If claiming priority, the new invention/ utility model patent application must be filed in Taiwan within 12 months and within 6 months for design applications from the filing date of the earliest corresponding prior application in home or other countries.
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As Taiwan has become a WTO member since January 1st, 2002, applications from WTO member countries (except China due to political reasons) may claim priority in Taiwan.
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Although Taiwan is not a member of PCT, an applicant and his first application in WTO member country can claim priority in Taiwan.
