Regulations amended to strengthen border control measures protecting trademarks
The Taiwan Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, amended the Regulations Governing Customs Measures in Protecting Rights and Interests in Trademarks ("the Regulations") on 30 December…
Exemptions to Taiwan’s work permit requirements: the Consultation Mechanism
Taiwan’s work permit requirements may appear to be inflexible but little-known exemptions are readily available for two requirements: minimum employer capitalization/revenue and minimum post-graduate work…
Grand Justices rule pre-approval for cosmetics advertising unconstitutional
On 6 January 2017, Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled that pre-approval of cosmetics advertising content by local and central health authorities is unconstitutional, as it infringes…
Amendments to Labor Standards Act passed
After lengthy discussion and public debate, amendments to the Labor Standards Act ("LSA") were passed after its third reading on 6 December 2016. The main…
Two strategies for speeding up patent applications
In this article, we explore two options available to intellectual property holders in expiditing patent applications in Taiwan. Electronic Priority Document Exchange (“PDX”) An Electronic…
WP recommended by The Legal 500
Five of Winkler Partners' practice areas have been recommended by The Legal 500 as part of their research into legal service providers in the Asia…
WP represents a third of the world’s biggest brands
Each year Interbrand releases a list of the most valuable brands in the world. Winkler Partners represents 35 of the brands that made the Best…
Scotch Whisky mark registered in Taiwan
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has announced the registration of certification marks for “SCOTCH WHISKY” in English and Chinese characters (蘇格蘭威士忌) by the Scotch…
Christine Chen quoted in Asia IP on insolvency
Partner Christine Chen was quoted in the August edition of Asia IP Magazine on intellectual property issues arising from insolvency. The article explores how IP…
Egyptian Goddess lives on in Taiwan
In Taiwan, when deciding design patent infringement cases, the Intellectual Property Court (IP Court) will refer to the Directions for Determining Patent Infringement issued by…
Mass layoffs in Taiwan: A guide for employers
When an employer needs to dismiss a certain amount of its Taiwan workforce over a defined period of time, the employer must comply with the…
WP recognized for our diversity efforts
Winkler Partners has been recognized for our diversity efforts in Asian Legal Business' 2016 Diversity List. Only ten law firms with an Asia presence were…
A door opens: alternative remedies in Taiwan trademark squatting cases
In cases involving trademark squatters, the main remedies available to brand owners are filing an invalidation or opposition action against the squatter with the Taiwan…
Peter Dernbach recognized as IP leader
Head of our intellectual property practice Peter Dernbach has been included in World Intellectual Property Review's WIPR Leaders 2016. The WIPR Leaders list features "1408…
WP recognized as Employer of Choice
Winkler Partners has been named by Asian Legal Business Magazine as an Employer of Choice for 2016, the second year in a row. Only three…
Peter Dernbach interviewed on IP Fridays podcast
Head of our IP Practice Peter Dernbach was recently interviewed on IP Fridays, a weekly podcast covering intellectual property topics hosted by Ken Suzan, of…