If the delay of a patent or trademark application in filing with has been failed to comply within a statutory period is as a result of COVID-19, the applicant may request for reinstatement. The announcements towards the impact by outbreak of COVID-19 in Taiwan and China are showed as follows. If there is anything we can help, please kindly contact us.
| Country | Announcement Date | Topic | Content |
| China | 28-Jan-20 | Announcement of the deadlines related to patents, trademarks and Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits affected by the epidemic （No. 350 ) |
The parties may request for reinstatement of their rights within 2 months from the date of removal of the obstacle, and at the latest within 2 years from the expiration of the time limit. To request the reinstatement of rights, there is no need to pay a reinstatement fee, but it is necessary to submit a reinstatement application document, explaining the reasons with the corresponding certification materials, and go through the corresponding procedures that shall be completed before the loss of rights. |
| Taiwan | 8-Apr-20 | If the delay of a patent or trademark application in filing with has been failed to comply within a statutory period is as a result of COVID-19, the applicant may request for reinstatement | If the delay of a patent or trademark application in filing with has been failed to comply within a statutory period is as a result of COVID-19, Under Patent Act §17 (If the delay of a statutory time period is caused by natural calamity or other cause(s) not attributable to the applicant, the applicant may, within thirty (30) days after cessation of such cause, file a written request with the Specific Patent Agency stating the cause(s) for delay and requesting for reinstatement.) TIPO will, in principle, determine leniency depending on the specific circumstances of the case. |