Starting January 1, 2016, TIPO’s patent and trademark e-filing system became 24/7, allowing greater flexibility for applicants to file applications either on weekdays or weekends.

Applicants encountering problems while filing applications online are advised to go to the TIPONet (https://tiponet.tipo.gov.tw/S045/RealTimeServlet) and check the status of their online applications.

1. If the system indicates “Normal,” the applicant has to re-submit the application.

2. If the system indicates “Not normal,” it means the applicant has requested a specific deadline for submission (e.g. submission done within a specific date), and therefore has to re-submit the application in paper.