試題詳解

25 According to the R.O.C. relevant patent laws and regulations, which of the following statements is incorrect?
(A)An applicant who unintentionally fails to pay the first-year patent annual fees and the certificate fee on time may pay twice the patent certificate fee and first-year patent annual fees within six months after the original time period has expired. After the said payment has been made, the Specific Patent Agency shall publish the patent.
(B)A patentee who unintentionally fails to pay the second or any subsequent year patent annual fee and surcharge within the six months grace period on time may apply for reinstatement of the patent rights within a year after the expiration of the grace period by paying triple the amount originally due.
(C)A patentee who is a natural person with no capital for patent annuity may apply in writing on a yearly basis to the Specific Patent Agency for annuity exemption.
(D)A design patent owner who is a domestic small enterprise may apply in writing for reduction of the patent annuity.