Date: 6 May 2024

Our Director George J. H. Huang (Attorney at Law, Patent Attorney), Patent Attorney Sandy Huang were invited by the renowned intellectual property podcast IP Fridays to speak on Changes for Patents and Trademarks in Taiwan. The podcast episode was aired on 26 April 2024 on various streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The discussion began with an overview of the latest guidelines for computer software patents in Taiwan, and a comparison of patent eligibility criteria between Taiwan and China. We then shared the key issues in Taiwanese trademark applications for overseas applicants and covered recent trademark legislative updates, highlighting the new accelerated trademark examination process and the trademark agent system. The podcast provided a comprehensive look into the intellectual property landscape in Taiwan, offering key insights and strategic advice for navigating patent and trademark issues in the region.