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Taiwan-US Patent Review Cooperation Reaches A New Milestone


Following approximately ten years after the signing of the Electronic Priority Document Exchange (“PDX”) agreements with Japan and Korea, Taiwan has finally welcomed its third…

September 16, 2026

Can a Juristic Person Claim Non-Pecuniary Damage When Its Reputation or Credit is Infringed? — A Preliminary Examination of Supreme Court Civil Grand Chamber Ruling No. 112-Tai-Shang-Da-544 and Recent Judicial Practice


In May 2025, a weekly magazine published a report alleging that a fight over management control had arisen at the parent company of a well-known…

September 15, 2026

EU AI Act: Transparency and Disclosure Obligations for AI Deployers – A Practical Guide for Businesses


Introduction On 2 August 2026, the transparency and disclosure requirements under Article 50 of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the “EU AI Act") officially…

August 27, 2026

Winkler Partners seeks Community / Communications Coordinator


Winkler Partners Attorneys at Law of Taiwan and Foreign Legal Affairs is seeking a community and communications professional to coordinate the firm’s communications, community engagement,…

Is a Contract Signed by a Managerial Officer on Behalf of a Company Valid Against the Company If It Was Unauthorized or Exceeded the Scope of Authorization? Can the Company Pursue Liability Against the Managerial Officer?


Introduction In corporate practice, managerial officers frequently represent companies in conducting external transactions. However, it is not uncommon in practice for a managerial officer to…

August 5, 2026

Navigating Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine with AI in the US and Taiwan


Introduction As generative AI platforms become embedded in everyday legal workflows, a critical question has emerged: when you share confidential information with an AI chatbot,…

July 27, 2026

Taiwan Enhances Banking Accessibility for Foreign Talent: New One-Stop Service Program Launched 


In June 2026, Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) launched the “One-Stop Banking Service Program for Foreign Nationals.” The program addresses longstanding challenges that foreign nationals…

July 20, 2026

2025 Environmental Report


We are pleased to publish Winkler Partners’ 2025 Environmental Report 🌿 Since 2006, our Green Office Department has helped turn environmental responsibility into daily practice…

June 23, 2026

Is Your Brand Protected in Taiwan? Challenges and Risks concerning “Unregistered Trademarks”


This article provides a brief introduction to legal rights related to unregistered trademarks in Taiwan. For brand owners accustomed to jurisdictions where rights are primarily…

June 15, 2026

A First Hurdle for Foreign Investment in Taiwan: Account-Opening Challenges for Non-Resident Responsible Persons


As legal counsel experienced in assisting foreign investors with investments, acquisitions, and company formations in Taiwan, we have seen the government actively promote related policy…

June 9, 2026

Regulating AI Companion Chatbots: California’s Legislative Trends and Taiwan’s AI Basic Act


Introduction Our team advises a broad range of technology companies on regulatory compliance in Taiwan. One area of increasing client concern involves companion chatbots—AI tools…

June 2, 2026

Website Blocking? DNS RPZ? —Handling Procedures for Suspending DNS Resolution of Illegal Websites


  I. Introduction Recently, Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior (MOI) issued an order to suspend Domain Name System (DNS) resolution of or otherwise restrict access…

March 18, 2026

What Types of Trademark Market Surveys Do Courts Accept? Insights from Judicial Decisions


In trademark litigation, whether involving trademark registration, opposition or invalidation proceedings, or infringement actions, courts frequently refer to the perceptions of the relevant consumers as…

January 15, 2026

WP represents a third of Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2025


Interbrand has released its Best Global Brands 2025 report, and Winkler Partners is proud to represent just over one-third of the 100 brands featured this…

November 24, 2025

What Should Applicants Be Aware of When Registering Trademarks Containing Green Terms or Images in Taiwan?


As global climate change intensifies and extreme weather events become more frequent, environmental awareness has grown significantly worldwide. Consumers’ increasing awareness of sustainability has become…

November 11, 2025

Can Businesses Claim Their Products Are Eco-Friendly? – Understanding the Risks of Greenwashing Claims in Advertising


I. Walmart and Kohl’s Hit with Record Fines by the FTC in the US In recent years, consumers have become increasingly mindful of the environmental…

November 4, 2025