For many years, Winkler Partners has aimed to reduce our negative impact on the natural environment, while looking for meaningful ways where we can create…
Everyday Sustainability in Action – A Practical Approach to SDG 12
At Winkler Partners, we believe that sustainability is more than a concept—it's a core part of our daily operations. In a recent Interlaw article contributed…
Peter Dernbach, Coordinating Partner and member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2025 Leadership Meeting Project Team, was recently interviewed by INTA on the topic…
Overview of Taiwan’s Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
To foster a more efficient and applicant-friendly environment for cross-border patent filings—enabling enterprises to obtain patents faster and strengthen their market position—the Taiwan Intellectual Property…
Navigating ESG in Taiwan (Part II)
Navigating ESG in Taiwan (Part II): Practical Tips for Incorporating ESG Clauses into Supply Agreements This article is the second in our series on…
Recently, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California handed Meta and Anthropic significant legal victories by finding that their unauthorized use…
Foreign Electronic Service Providers in Taiwan: Does Establishing a Local Presence Make Tax Sense?
Foreign Electronic Service Providers in Taiwan: Does Establishing a Local Presence Make Tax Sense? Recent Regulatory Developments Amendments to Taiwan’s Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Business…
I. Introduction The United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) released in May 2025 a “pre-publication version” of Part 3 of its Report on Copyright and Artificial…
NAVIGATING ESG IN TAIWAN (PART I)
NAVIGATING ESG IN TAIWAN (PART I) Bridging Regulatory Gaps Between the European Union and Taiwan The rapid development of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations…
On 1 June 2025, Taiwan’s Department of Investment Review (DIR) of Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced amendments to the “Required Documents and Guidance Notes…
How Does Taiwan’s Copyright Act Address Emerging Forms of TV Box Infringement? Part II
In our previous article, we explored how the Copyright Act, prior to its 2019 amendment, addressed copyright infringement facilitated by TV boxes and the individuals…
How Does Taiwan’s Copyright Act Address Emerging Forms of TV Box Infringement – Part I
Advertisements such as “Watch unlimited movies and TV shows for free forever” and “No more monthly fees for cable TV or streaming platforms” flood the…
What Should Online Game Companies Do to Comply
with Anti-Fraud Obligations in Taiwan?
In recent years, digital credits used in online games have frequently been exploited by criminal enterprises for fraudulent schemes, money laundering, or fencing stolen goods.…
Counterfeit Crackdown! Penalty Reduction Standards
Amended to Remove Small-Scale Smuggling Loophole
In late February 2025, the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance announced proposed amendments to certain provisions of the Standards for Reduction or Remittance…
Overview of the Disposal Directions (Guidelines) on Internet Keyword Advertisements
Keyword advertising has become a widely adopted marketing strategy for websites to increase exposure. However, if its usage causes consumer confusion or presents misleading information…
Are Museum Images of Public-Domain Art Protected by Copyright?
If you’re a designer or business looking to use images of historical art collections from museums, you may encounter copyright notices alongside such images and…