Navigating Legal Boundaries During Olympic Fever: A Brief Discussion on Ambush Marketing
For a few weeks every four years all eyes turn towards the spectacle of sport that is the Olympic games. Despite the high costs associated…
How the Taiwan Fellowship Act would foster U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation, and a Call for Implementation
The Taiwan Fellowship Act (“TFA” or the “Act”) is a strategic initiative designed to enhance U.S.-Taiwan cooperation by fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between the…
From the record-breaking concerts of Blackpink to baseball games at the newly opened Taipei Dome, fans are feeling the sting of ticket scalping. Unfortunately, things…
Peter Dernbach Recognized in WTR Global Leaders 2024
We are excited to announce that our partner, Peter Dernbach, has been recognized in the WTR Global Leaders 2024. WTR Global Leaders 2024, now in…
If a foreign hotel brand does not have a local operational branch providing services in Taiwan, is its registered trademark in Taiwan liable to revocation…
Google Remembers Your Dark Past: Can I Claim the “Right to be Forgotten” in Taiwan?
Many people might have had the experience of searching up their own names on the Internet. These web searches give us the means to dig…
WP Contributes to Taiwan Chapter in Practical Law’s Terminating Licenses of IP Rights
Our team, including Ling-ying Hsu and Yi-kai Chen, contributed to the Taiwan Chapter of Practical Law's Practice Note on Terminating Licenses of IP Rights. This…
In recent years, investing in cryptocurrency has become a trend. Countless companies are riding this wave by assisting customers with navigating the cryptocurrency landscape, attempting…
WP Contributes to Taiwan Chapter in Practical Law’s Employment Guide
Our Partner, Christine Chen, contributed to the Taiwan chapter of Practical Law’s Employment and Employee Benefits Global Guide. The 2024 edition presents a comprehensive overview…
Legal Update: Amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act
Due to the rampant rise of scams and fraud in recent years, the Executive Yuan has responded by publishing version 1.5 of the government’s next-generation…
Three Tips When Drafting Franchise Non-Compete Provisions in Taiwan
Many of our international clients looking to bring a foreign brand they own into the Taiwan market do so using a franchise model. We have…
At the end of May 2023, Taiwan’s #MeToo movement erupted because of several incidents of workplace sexual harassment. This revealed that the supervision and complaint…
Winkler Partners is looking for a legal intern for summer 2024. Current students who are enrolled in law school programs outside of Taiwan are encouraged…
People commonly refer to Wikipedia as a source of information when conducting online searches. However, have you ever noticed the fine print at the bottom…
An Overview of Trademark Licensing in Taiwan
Nowadays, trademark licensing plays an important role in commercial activities globally. Licensors gain revenue and access to broader markets, while licensees benefit from established brand recognition…
WP represents a third of the world’s biggest brands
Interbrand has released its 100 Best Global Brands list for 2023. Winkler Partners represents over one-third of the brands that made the list for this…