Update on Taiwan’s Minimum Wage for 2025
The Ministry of Labor has announced that, beginning 1 January 2025, the minimum wage will be adjusted from TWD27,470 to TWD28,590 (c. USD 887) per…
In a previous article, we discussed some factors that could make a foreign civil judgment unenforceable in Taiwan. Among such factors, the most common and…
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…
In a previous article, we introduced the procedures for enforcing foreign civil judgments in Taiwan and some factors that can make a foreign civil judgment…
2 August 2024 Important Notice: Fraud Alert Winkler Partners is a full-service law firm in Taiwan. Unfortunately, we have recently become aware that our firm’s…
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…