The COVID-19 pandemic has driven many trademark owners to
suspend or discontinue using their marks or adjust their business
models. Will these activities lead to risk of non-use cancellations
in Taiwan?
The Pandemic in Taiwan
Thanks to the preemptive measures Taiwan's Government
decisively adopted in combating the spread of the COVID-19 virus
since the very start of its outbreak, the pandemic was
substantially controlled in Taiwan in the entire 2020.
Nevertheless, in mid-May 2021, Taiwan encountered its first, and
an abrupt, COVID-19 pandemic surge, resulting in a 69-day Level III
Alert Period lasting until late July. Fortunately, with the joint
efforts of the government and the people, Taiwan has
"flattened the curve" once again since August 2021.
