Revisions of the Industry Collaborative Patent Interview Pilot Program come into effect as of January 3, 2023

　The Taiwan IPO announced that the Industry Collaborative Patent Interview Pilot Program (hereinafter referred to as the “Pilot Program”), which has been implemented for a trial period from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 and well-received by the public, is revised to take another two years for trial implementation, so as to accomplish and perfect the procedure of collaborative patent interviews.  More information with respect to the revisions of the Program, frequently asked questions and answers, and letter of intent are provided at Taiwan IPO’s website.  (https://www.tipo.gov.tw/tw/cp-85-915613-77c21-1.html)

 

　The Industry Collaborative Patent Interview Pilot Program is enforced to enable patent examiners to better understand the technical content of applicants’ advanced technology patents, to enhance the efficiency and quality of patent examination, to facilitate patent grant, and also to assist applicants in building their patent portfolio.  In addition, patent applicants may submit a letter of intent in paper or in electronic form.  (Released 2022.12.01) 

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