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Security interests in IP rights in Taiwan


Security interests in IP may be recorded with the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) as a pledge, either by the rights owner or by the…

November 13, 2018

Working in Taiwan as a creative professional part I: the freelance artist work permit


This is the first of two FAQs on how creative professionals can live and work in Taiwan after the Act for the Recruitment and Employment…

October 29, 2018

Best practices to avoid trade secret theft


For companies taking a long-term view of protecting their intellectual property rights, trade secrets may offer an appealing alternative to a patent-based approach. Each option…

October 19, 2018

WP represents a third of the world’s biggest brands for the third consecutive year


Interbrand has released its 100 Best Global Brands list for 2018. Winkler Partners represents a third of the brands that made the list for this…

October 12, 2018

Mass layoffs in Taiwan: Additional insights for employers


As we mentioned in our previous article, “Mass layoffs in Taiwan: A guide for employers”, when an employer needs to dismiss a certain amount of…

September 27, 2018

2017 data protection enforcement decisions by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission


Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (the “FSC”) continues to be the only regulatory agency in Taiwan that regularly publishes its data protection enforcement decisions. This update…

September 5, 2018

A year of sun


In August 2017 we installed solar panels on our rooftop in an effort to generate our own clean energy, offsetting the amount of energy we…

August 28, 2018

How the Company Act amendments will affect your Taiwan business


On 6 July, 2018, Taiwan’s legislature enacted 148 amendments to the Company Act (the “Act”). The effective date of the amended Act is 1 November…

August 9, 2018

Could Taiwan’s new regulatory sandbox spur innovation in its financial services industry?


The Financial Technology Development and Innovative Experimentation Act, passed by Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan in January of this year, aims to foster a positive environment for…

August 3, 2018

WP welcomes new associates


Winkler Partners recently welcomed new members to our legal and translation teams. Brian Wang joins Winkler Partners from a well-known Taiwanese law firm where he…

July 25, 2018

Key points to know when engaging in civil disputes in Taiwan


Litigation in Taiwan can be costly and complex. Before filing a claim, potential foreign plaintiffs need to understand pre-filing steps such as attachment, demand letters,…

July 23, 2018

Taiwan enacts Cyber Security Management Act


Taiwan’s legislature enacted the Cyber Security Management Act (the “Act”) in early May 2018. The Act was published by the Presidential Office in June and…

July 17, 2018

Taiwan’s progress in creating a positive environment for blockchain


The rise of cryptocurrencies and their broad applicability in international trade and finance have inspired some in Taiwan, most vocally legislator-at-large Jason Hsu, to take…

June 27, 2018

Merger control FAQ (part 4 – process insights)


This article is the fourth and final in our series on merger control in Taiwan. This installment covers issues related to the primary regulatory agency…

May 30, 2018

Options for employers to add more flexibility to work hours


The 2018 amendments to the Labor Standards Act (LSA), while intended to provide more flexibility in favor of employers in Taiwan, have nevertheless raised some…

May 23, 2018

Taiwanese dolphins listed as endangered


The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States has issued a ruling on a petition by several US-based environmental groups which lists…

May 9, 2018