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Assisting Industries in Creating, Utilizing and Protecting IPRs
To help domestic industries to establish R&D and develop global IP portfolios, TIPO launched the global patent search system (GPSS), which provides a one-stop free platform with a Mandarin interface for all users to access and analyze over 53 million entries of patent information from IP5, WIPO and TIPO. Other patent search functions in GPSS were also further strengthened.
Furthermore, our patent examiners for the first time went to companies for the two-way learning and exchange of patent services and technologies. TIPO also helped local SMEs in need to immediately solve problems about IPR protection by means of videoconference equipment at TIPO’s branch offices. In addition, customized courses on protecting local industrial brands were provided. Furthermore, we coordinated domestic advertising agencies and payment service providers to curb online infringement. In order to fight against illegal set-top boxes and further strengthen IPR protection, TIPO also assisted OTT industry operators in drafting the amendment to the Copyright Act.
Expanding International Cooperation and Exchanges
TIPO continued to deepen international IPR cooperation and exchange and explore international development opportunities for residents. In January 2018, TIPO and the EUIPO signed an MOU on bilateral IPR cooperation, opening a new chapter in IPR cooperation between Taiwan and the EU. Later, the MOU on PPH-MOTTAINAI between Taiwan and Canada was signed, which is yet another achievement by TIPO. In November, TIPO and the JPO signed an MOU on patent dossier information exchange, which will provide immediate service for patent dossier information exchange. As TIPO’s examination quality continues to improve, the international visibility of Taiwan’s patent citations also increases.
To implement the government’s New Southbound Policy, TIPO continued to strengthen its IPR international cooperation with Southeast and South Asian countries. For instance, TIPO sent patent
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