For a Taiwan application, the current quoted fees are NTD 4,800 per class for application and NTD 3,000 per class for registration, for a combined NTD 7,800 per class in a straightforward case.
Trademark search is listed as free. Objections, oppositions and other non-standard work may involve additional fees.
The current Taiwan fee schedule states an estimated processing time of 6–8 months for a straightforward application.
Actual timing may vary if the application encounters an objection, opposition or other issue. Our Taiwan team can confirm the current estimate before filing.
Yes. A pre-filing search can help identify earlier identical or similar marks and highlight potential registration risks.
Accolade currently lists preliminary trademark search as free. A search cannot guarantee registration, but it can support a more informed filing decision.
The Nice Classification divides goods and services into 45 classes. The classes you need depend on the goods and services offered under your trademark.
Your selection should reflect your current activities and reasonable expansion plans. Filing in additional classes also increases the total fee.
If your brand name and logo are both important and may be used independently, separate applications may provide greater flexibility.
Businesses using English and Chinese versions of a brand should also consider whether each version requires separate protection. The appropriate approach depends on how the marks are used.
The goods and services covered by a filed application generally cannot simply be broadened after filing. If additional goods, services or classes are needed, a new application may be required.
It is therefore important to review the intended filing scope before submitting the application.
No. Trademark rights are territorial. A Taiwan registration generally protects the mark in Taiwan only.
If your business operates or plans to expand overseas, consider protection in each important market through direct national or regional filings, an eligible international filing route, or a combination of approaches.
Use of a registered trademark can be important to maintaining and enforcing trademark rights. Requirements and consequences differ between jurisdictions.
Keep records showing when, where and how the mark is used, including invoices, contracts, product packaging, sales records, advertising and website materials.
The usual starting documents and information include:
Our Taiwan team can confirm the current requirements for a specific application.
The current Taiwan fee schedule states a validity period of 10 years. Registration can be renewed for further periods, subject to the applicable renewal requirements and fees.
Review the renewal deadline in advance to avoid an unintended lapse of rights.
Since 2009, Accolade IP has helped businesses protect their brands worldwide. With over 10,000 trademarks successfully registered across more than 100 countries, we provide practical, efficient and transparent trademark solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Our Taiwan team combines local market support with Accolade IP’s regional and international network to help businesses protect and manage trademarks in Taiwan and overseas.
Our services cover trademark search, classification, filing strategy, registration and portfolio management — from your first application to international expansion.
For a Taiwan application, the current quoted fees are NTD 4,800 per class for application and NTD 3,000 per class for registration, for a combined NTD 7,800 per class in a straightforward case.
Trademark search is listed as free. Objections, oppositions and other non-standard work may involve additional fees.
The current Taiwan fee schedule states an estimated processing time of 6–8 months for a straightforward application.
Actual timing may vary if the application encounters an objection, opposition or other issue. Our Taiwan team can confirm the current estimate before filing.
Yes. A pre-filing search can help identify earlier identical or similar marks and highlight potential registration risks.
Accolade currently lists preliminary trademark search as free. A search cannot guarantee registration, but it can support a more informed filing decision.
The Nice Classification divides goods and services into 45 classes. The classes you need depend on the goods and services offered under your trademark.
Your selection should reflect your current activities and reasonable expansion plans. Filing in additional classes also increases the total fee.
If your brand name and logo are both important and may be used independently, separate applications may provide greater flexibility.
Businesses using English and Chinese versions of a brand should also consider whether each version requires separate protection. The appropriate approach depends on how the marks are used.
The goods and services covered by a filed application generally cannot simply be broadened after filing. If additional goods, services or classes are needed, a new application may be required.
It is therefore important to review the intended filing scope before submitting the application.
No. Trademark rights are territorial. A Taiwan registration generally protects the mark in Taiwan only.
If your business operates or plans to expand overseas, consider protection in each important market through direct national or regional filings, an eligible international filing route, or a combination of approaches.
Use of a registered trademark can be important to maintaining and enforcing trademark rights. Requirements and consequences differ between jurisdictions.
Keep records showing when, where and how the mark is used, including invoices, contracts, product packaging, sales records, advertising and website materials.
The usual starting documents and information include:
Our Taiwan team can confirm the current requirements for a specific application.
The current Taiwan fee schedule states a validity period of 10 years. Registration can be renewed for further periods, subject to the applicable renewal requirements and fees.
Review the renewal deadline in advance to avoid an unintended lapse of rights.