Metaverse-Related Technology Analysis Report Published for Public Reference - 2023.02.09
The emergence of Metaverse is expected to drive significant advancements in extended reality (XR), digital service platforms, and internet technologies. To assist in understanding core technologies of the Metaverse, TIPO has analyzed 107,000 patents related to the Metaverse that were filed before 2021. Based on their structures and themes, 32 crucial patents have been selected and further analyzed to provide the latest insights on the core technology and patent trends in the Metaverse. This report also features suggestions regarding Metaverse patent application and examination for reference to the public.
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Metaverse-Related Technology Analysis Report Published for Public Reference
New Upgrades to TIPO’s Digital Services – Online Certificates for Patents and Trademarks Available from 2023 - 2022.12.15
To ensure TIPO offers more comprehensive digital services that better align with global trends, TIPO plans to offer online certificates for patents and trademarks from January 2023. The paperless process will make it more convenient for right holders to obtain and save their certificates, as well as reduce the cost of printing and mailing paper copies – a beneficial step towards achieving sustainable development goals of conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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New Upgrades to TIPO’s Digital Services – Online Certificates for Patents and Trademarks Available from 2023 (tipo.gov.tw)
Patent pledge registration will no longer require a patent certificate, and relaxation of the reasons for applying for the reissuance or renewal of a patent certificate - 2022.11.28
To relax regulations and safeguard the rights of patent holders and pledgees, revisions were made to the Enforcement Rules of the Patent Act and promulgated on October 20, 2022. The application process for patent pledges have been simplified, and reasons for reissuance or renewal of patent certificates have been relaxed. Highlights of the revisions are as follows:
I. Deleted requirement that applicants filing for a patent pledge must include the patent certificate, as well as requirement stipulating that patent pledge information must be included within patent certificate.
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Patent pledge registration will no longer require a patent certificate, and relaxation of the reasons for applying for the reissuance or renewal of a patent certificate (tipo.gov.tw)
Revisions to the Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Collective Trademarks Take Effect on October 1, 2022 - 2022.10.07
To help businesses better understand the “Geographical Marks” protected under Taiwan's Trademark Act and subsequently enhance the quality of patent examinations, TIPO has revised the Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Collective Trademarks, which took effect on October 1, 2022. Main highlights are as follows:
I. Its name was revised to “Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Collective Trademarks” to reflect the sequence of the provisions.
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Taiwan Intellectual Property Office-News-Revisions to the Examination Guidelines on Certification Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Collective Trademarks Take Effect on October 1, 2022 (tipo.gov.tw)
The Industry Patent Analysis Report on WBG Power Semiconductor Devices is Now Available! - 2022.09.20
Wide-Bandgap (WBG) semiconductors have become a crucial component in the future development of many major industries, with silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) being the most critical power components. The analysis report describes the differences between WBG power semiconductor GaN or SiC devices and silicon-based power semiconductor devices, as well as the role that GaN and SiC power components will play in the future. GaN and SiC power components of WBG semiconductors are the main objects of analysis within the report.
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Taiwan Intellectual Property Office-News-The Industry Patent Analysis Report on WBG Power Semiconductor Devices is Now Available! (tipo.gov.tw)
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