Converting a Representative Office into a Branch Office
In April 2021, the Ministry of Economic Affairs revised certain rules relating to the formation of branch offices. One of the major changes now allows…
Will I Waive my Right to Claim Trademark Infringement by Being Silent About Counterfeit Products?
For trademark owners, counterfeiting has always been a very troubling issue. Sometimes, even if a company knows that counterfeit goods are circulating on the market…
In a bid to induce gamers to purchase games or in-game treasures, video game developers have historically employed the language of “a high likelihood of…
According to the International Trade Administration of the United States, despite being a highly developed economy, Taiwan’s GDP still grew by 6.57 percent in 2021.…
Winkler Partners seeks native English speaking Paralegal
Winkler Partners Attorneys at Law of Taiwan and Foreign Legal Affairs is seeking a native English speaking paralegal to assist our team in advising international…
What should you know about food labeling in Taiwan?
When food and beverage products enter the Taiwanese market, is it advisable to use labeling in the original language only, or can you just translate…
Winkler Partners Receives Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Winkler Partners has long been concerned about climate change and global warming and has voluntarily committed and strived to reduce carbon emissions. We obtained verification…
Update on the Minimum Wage for 2023
The Executive Yuan ratified and passed a proposal to adjust the minimum wage, beginning 1 January 2023, from TWD25,250 to TWD26,400 (c. USD 865) per month and from…
Winkler Partners seeks Community & Communications Coordinator
Winkler Partners Attorneys at Law of Taiwan and Foreign Legal Affairs is seeking a community and communications professional to lead the firm’s social and environmental…
Protection of the right to self-determination at the end of life – the Patient Right to Autonomy Act
The Patient Right to Autonomy Act came into force on January 6, 2019. The purpose of this legislation is to protect the patient's right to…
Climate Change Efforts in Taiwan
The Paris Agreement or Paris Climate Accords is an international treaty on climate change. It was adopted in 2015 and came into force on November…
Winkler Partners Achieves Carbon Neutral Certification for 2021
To address the issues of climate change and global warming, Winkler Partners Attorneys at Law has voluntarily chosen to follow the PAS 2060:2014 carbon neutrality…
Electronic Signatures in Taiwan Update
In July 2021, we first wrote about the validity of electronic signatures in the context of cross-border transaction agreements and other closing documents in an…
The International Sustainability Standards Board – What is it and what can we expect from it?
On 3 November 2021 during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (also referred to as COP26), the IFRS Foundation Trustees announced the creation of…
Taiwan introduces new health and safety rules for night workers
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor issued The Guidelines of Occupational Safety and Health for the Night Shift (the "Guidelines") after several high-profile physical attacks on convenience…
Amendments to the Foreign Professionals Act explained
This article originally appeared in the December issue of Taiwan Business TOPICS, the monthly publication of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan. It has been…