12 Which of the following reasons is not among the exceptions of the early publication of patent applications under
Taiwanese patent law?
(A) The patent application is protected by Taiwan Trade Secret Act as a subject matter of trade secret.
(B) The patent applicant withdrew the patent application within 15 months after the application date.
(C) The patent application is related to national defense secrets.
(D) The patent application is against public orders or moralities.