經通國際智慧產權事務所

In accordance with Taiwan Trademark Act, Article 17, 6, the purpose for classification of goods or services are for the conveniences of administrative management and searches. Whether “retailing services of particular goods” and “particular goods” are considered to be related or not should be based on the channel of trade in the market which might or might not cause the consumers into believing the goods and services are from the same or relevant source. If so, the Trademark Office will conduct cross searches.

Whether “retailing service of particular goods” and “particular goods” are considered to be related or not should be decided case by case.

Intellectual Property Office of Taiwan

July 2007

translated by Cindy Lee

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