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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Winkler Partners has at its core, a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, as well as a commitment to the constant professional development of our…
WP recognized as Employer of Choice
Winkler Partners has been named by Asian Legal Business Magazine as an Employer of Choice for 2018, the fourth year in a row. Only three…
Contratos con empresas en Taiwán – consideraciones importantes
This is a Spanish translation of our English article “Tips on entering into manufacturing supply agreements with Taiwanese companies”, which you can find here. Esta…
We recently welcomed several new members to our legal and consulting teams. Hsin-hsin Cheng joins Winkler Partners from a well-known Taiwanese law firm where she…
Tips on entering into manufacturing supply agreements with Taiwanese companies
As an international brand owner, do you have a supplier located in Taiwan? Most brand owners do, as Taiwan has long been known as a…
Merger control FAQ (part 3 – procedural issues)
This article is the third in our series on merger control in Taiwan. This installment focuses on procedural questions related to merger control filings, including…
A look at likely changes to divisional invention applications
Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has proposed further changes to the Patent Act that if passed would benefit patent applicants, and bring Taiwan’s patent regime…