Taiwan’s regulatory fintech sandbox: one year on
The Financial Supervisory Committee (FSC) announced this week that their application target for the first year of the regulatory sandbox has been achieved. So far,…
Employment law changes made for dispatch workers and APRC holders
Amendments to Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act ("LSA") passed the legislature on 26 April 2019. These amendments aim to keep pace with the rise of the…
On 16 April 2019, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Articles 87 and 93 of the Copyright Act, which provide that companies that offer set-top…
Can special features of a celebrity’s appearance be used to sell goods?
Given the special attention the public pays to famous people, many businesses have invited celebrities to endorse their products or services as a way of…
Winkler Partners has been ranked as a top tier firm for intellectual property by the World Trademark Review. Only three law firms in Taiwan appear…
Frequently asked patent questions
1. Can a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application be filed as a national phase entry application in Taiwan? No, a PCT application cannot be filed…
Disability and employment in Taiwan
Taiwan encourages the meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, having enacted the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act in 1980. The act…
Digital currency regulation in Taiwan
Digital currency has been around since currency account balances were first stored on digital machines (i.e., computers). Later, banks effected electronic transfers of this digital…
A quick look at Taiwan’s Cyber Security Management Act Enforcement Rules
The Cyber Security Management Act Enforcement Rules (the “Enforcement Rules”) define reporting requirements, duties regarding subcontracting, the content of information security policies, major security incidents,…
New rules on extensions of residence in Taiwan
The Taiwan Ministry of the Interior amended its rules on extensions of residence on 5 December 2018 with immediate effect. Under the new rules, most…
Winkler Partners recently welcomed new members to our legal team. Pei-hsu Wu joins Winkler Partners in support of our intellectual property practice, with a focus…
New reporting requirement for Taiwanese companies
The recently amended Taiwan Company Act (2018) requires most companies to report their board members, registered managers, and major shareholders online by 31 January 2019. To report,…
Crowdfunding: a possible path for ICOs in Taiwan
Initial coin offerings (“ICOs”) have garnered a significant amount of recent media attention. Regulatory authorities, legislators, and legal practitioners, among others, are all involved in…
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…
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…
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…