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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Online Advertising Platforms’ Anti-Fraud Liability in Taiwan
Introduction Fraud cases have been steadily proliferating in recent years in Taiwan. [1] Telecom and online fraud cases alone accounted for 18% to 31% of…
Winkler Partners Represented at the 2025 Interlaw Annual Global Meeting
Partners Peter Dernbach, Christine Chen, and Ling-ying Hsu recently returned from representing Winkler Partners at the 2025 Interlaw Annual Global Meeting in Edinburgh. They spent…
Minimum Wage Increase Proposed
The Minimum Wage Deliberation Committee has decided to adjust the minimum wage effective 1 January 2026. The monthly minimum wage will be adjusted from TWD 28,590…
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…