20 Mark has invented an electronic stethoscope and first files a patent application in Germany on July 15, 2009. If Mark files a
patent application in Taiwan for the same invention on March 16, 2010, and if, upon filing the patent application in Taiwan, Mark claims priority, which will the date for examining the patent requirements in Taiwan be?
(A) July 15, 2009.
(B) July 16, 2009.
(C) November 15, 2009.
(D) March 16, 2010.