How many years is the patent right of design under the Patent Law?

How many years is the patent for a patented design?

According to Taiwan's Patent Law, a design patent is valid for fifteen years. A design patent refers to a patent on the design of a product, including the shape, pattern, color, etc. The core of a design patent is its uniqueness and innovation, so the patent holder can obtain the right to use the design during the term of protection. The core of a design patent lies in its uniqueness and innovativeness, and therefore the patent holder can obtain the exclusive right to use the design during the term of protection.

When applying for a design patent, the applicant needs to submit the relevant application documents and drawings, and go through the examination procedures of the Patent Office before obtaining the patent right. Once a design patent is granted, the patent holder can prevent others from making, using, selling or importing the product of the design without authorization during the validity period of the patent.

The fifteen-year validity period of design patents aims to strike a balance between the protection of innovative designs and public interest considerations. During this period, the patent holder can fully enjoy the commercial value of his design, and at the same time encourage the generation and promotion of innovative designs. Upon expiration of the patent term, the design will be in the public domain and anyone can freely use and benefit from the design, thus facilitating the emergence of more innovative designs.

In addition, the validity period of design patents also encourages patent holders to actively promote and apply their designs within the patent period, so as to obtain more commercial benefits and market advantages. At the same time, it also promotes the exchange and sharing of technologies and designs, which is conducive to the progress and development of the whole industry.

All in all, the validity period of the design patent is fifteen years. This provision protects the rights and interests of the innovative designers and at the same time promotes the rapid development and circulation of innovative designs, which is of positive significance to the progress of the whole society and economy.