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Function of Searching Similar Group Codes of Goods/Services
This new function can display automatically and sequentially designated goods/services, helping users to check the range of similar goods/services. In case of conflict with prior cases, this new function is able to estimate which goods/services should be deleted. In addition, commonly used names of goods/services will be available when TIPO publishes changes to names of goods/ services on January 1, 2019. This will benefit applicants by reducing the filing fee.
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Classification of Goods/Services and Reciprocal Search Data https://www.tipo.gov.tw/lp.asp?CtNode=7551&CtUnit=3675&BaseDSD=7&mp=1
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Invention Patent Online Examination
In order to expedite the paperless process, TIPO completed setting up the online examination system for substantive examination of invention patent in October 2018, conducted systematic correction and testing, and provided education training. Launched in 2019, the new system will help examiners review the contents of application documents online in real time and remarkably reduce the requirement of access to paper case files. This will further improve examination efficiency and the "paperless" goal can be achieved.
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Global Patent Search System (GPSS)
In order to effectively help domestic industries to quickly keep track of technology trends, TIPO launched the "Global Patent Search System" on January 1, 2018. GPSS is a one-stop multinational patent search platform containing information of more than 53 million patent cases from IP5, WIPO and Taiwan. Using different search grammars, the system helps users access accurate patent information and it serves as the basis for enterprises to build their R&D and patent portfolio.
GPSS supports searches in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean, and it provides automatic conversion between traditional and simplified Chinese and automatic homophone conversion. In addition to the full-text patent database, it also provides key information such as legal status, patent family and citation numbers.
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