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In this article, George explains the major changes to the new Taiwan Patent Act and examination guidelines implemented on 1 November 2019, which introduced many changes to the Taiwanese patent system, especially on invalidation, post-grant amendments and divisional patent applications. This article aims at providing strategies and advices for applicants who want to develop a strong patent portfolio in Taiwan.

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