If applicants for patents or trademarks fail to submit priority documents within the statutory time period due to reasons not attributable to them, they may request for reinstatement in accordance with Article 17(2) of the Patent Act and Article 12 of its Enforcement Rules, or Article 8(2) of the Trademark Act and Article 9 of its Enforcement Rules. In such cases, applicants may submit supporting documents such as an official written notice issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or an email sent from an official USPTO address. The document must clearly state the reason for the delay (e.g., st aff shortages or force majeure), and include the relevant priority application number or order number . TIPO will assess each application for reinstatement on a case by case basis.

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