(WIPO code: TW) (last revised April 2023)
by TIPLO -TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL PATENT & LAW OFFICE, Taipei - Mr. J. K. Lin
(WIPO code: TW) (last revised April 2023)
by TIPLO -TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL PATENT & LAW OFFICE, Taipei - Mr. J. K. Lin
36,197 sq. km.
23,212,056 (October 2022).
Taipei.
Mandarin (official).
New Taiwan dollar (NT$); 31.969 NT$ = 1 U.S. dollar (October 2022).
In 2021 GDP was U.S.$ 774.942 billion; per capita income was U.S.$ 33,011.
(2021) U.S.$ 381.494 billion.
(2021) U.S.$ 446.379 billion.
Primarily an export-driven economy, which achieved remarkable growth during the 1980s, Taiwan is now moving towards more technological and capital-based industry and seeking to expand its domestic market.
As a result of the large trade surpluses and foreign exchange reserves, the government has liberalized currency controls and has reduced tariff rates to stimulate imports. Further liberalization, especially in the areas of foreign banking, securities, and insurance is expected.
Statistics (2021) | Filed | Granted |
Patent applications | 72,613 | 59,478 |
Trade/service mark applications | 95,917 | 81,460 |