TIPO

API

Taiwan Patent Search & Official Data Retrieval API

Overview

The TIPO API provides programmatic access to Taiwan’s official patent database maintained by the Intellectual Property Office. It offers endpoints for searching patents via keywords, application numbers, applicants, or publication dates, and retrieving detailed metadata including patent specifications, claims, applicant info, and gazette entries. Responses are formatted in JSON for seamless integration. Use cases include legal professionals conducting validity checks, businesses analyzing competitive patent landscapes in Taiwan, researchers tracking innovation trends, and developers building patent monitoring tools.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://tiponet.tipo.gov.tw/Gazette/OpenData/OD/OD05.aspx?QryDS=API00')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Official Taiwan patent data
Multiple search criteria
JSON response format
Access to gazette and application details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is TIPO API free to use?

Yes, it is a free open data service provided by Taiwan's Intellectual Property Office.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the TIPO API does not require an API key for access as per its open data documentation.

? What is the response format?

The API returns data in JSON format, which is widely supported for easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Patent

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free open data access
⊕ Authoritative government source
⊕ Comprehensive patent metadata
⊕ Easy JSON integration

Cons

⊖ Limited to Taiwanese patents
⊖ Unclear rate limit policies
⊖ Some fields in Traditional Chinese
⊖ No formal SLA