Jawhwa

DATA		HEADLINE
	October 2008	It’s is acceptable to submit new evidence prior to the end of the oral argument in an administrative action concerning cancellation or revocation of a registered trademark or patent only if the new evidence is rendered for the same ground(s) for the cancellation or revocation argument.

	August 2008	The premise when alleging “other relationship” according to the Trademark Law, Article 23.1(14) in an Invalidation

	July 2008	TIPO enacted and promulgated Operational Points regarding e-filing of trademark procedures on May 09, 2008 and further specified the kinds of applications and procedures which adopt the e-filing system on May 26, 2008. The e-filing system will be put into practice after three (3) months from the promulgation date, i.e. August 26, 2008.

	April 2008	The important factors for determining a well-known trademark or mark from a foreign country when alleging its trademark right in Taiwan

	January 2008	The Examination Standards for Well-known Trademark Protection of Article 23 I (2) of the Trademark Act was announced and effective on November 9 and the Main Points for Determining a Well-known Trademark or Mark was abolished on the same day.