申論題

　You are a patent attorney licensed to practice in Taiwan, who provides professional services to clients from all over the world. Company A, a U.S. industrial tape manufacturing company, would like to retain you as its patent agent and its president, Mr. B, who knows little about patent, now seeks your consultation as to whether to file a patent application for the company’s newly-invented product “Security Tape”.

一、Please provide your opinions in English to Mr. B, your client, regarding the factors he should consider prior to the filing of a patent application.（20 分）