Exemptions to Taiwan’s work permit requirements: the Consultation Mechanism
Taiwan’s work permit requirements may appear to be inflexible but little-known exemptions are readily available for two requirements: minimum employ...
Grand Justices rule pre-approval for cosmetics advertising unconstitutional
On 6 January 2017, Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled that pre-approval of cosmetics advertising content by local and central health authorities is...
Amendments to Labor Standards Act passed
After lengthy discussion and public debate, amendments to the Labor Standards Act ("LSA") were passed after its third reading on 6 December 2016. The ...
Two strategies for speeding up patent applications
In this article, we explore two options available to intellectual property holders in expiditing patent applications in Taiwan. Electronic Priority...
Scotch Whisky mark registered in Taiwan
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has announced the registration of certification marks for “SCOTCH WHISKY” in English and Chinese ch...
Egyptian Goddess lives on in Taiwan
In Taiwan, when deciding design patent infringement cases, the Intellectual Property Court (IP Court) will refer to the Directions for Determining Pat...
Mass layoffs in Taiwan: A guide for employers
When an employer needs to dismiss a certain amount of its Taiwan workforce over a defined period of time, the employer must comply with the provisions...
A door opens: alternative remedies in Taiwan trademark squatting cases
In cases involving trademark squatters, the main remedies available to brand owners are filing an invalidation or opposition action against the squatt...