Top 10 Trademark Cases of 2022 in Taiwan
In this article, we selected ten representative trademark cases from the judgments of the Supreme Administrative Court and the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court (hereafter…
Winkler Partners recently welcomed new members to our legal team. George Bobyk supports our corporate, intellectual property, employment, and dispute resolution teams. He previously worked…
WP proudly sponsors the Asia Rainbow Ride
Asia Rainbow Ride allows the LGBT+ community to be active, visible, and proud — precisely how we want everyone to feel at Winkler Partners. We…
Update on draft amendments to the Fair Trade Act
For the past couple of years, new innovative business models have started to emerge on the market. To address industries’ operational needs, the Taiwan Fair…
WTR1000: Winkler Partners recognized as top trademark firm
WTR 1000 2023 once again includes Winkler Partners as a top trademark firm in Taiwan. We received silver rankings in both litigation and prosecution. "The…
ChatGPT Use: Things You May Need to Know
ChatGPT – an AI-powered chatbot released by OpenAI in November 2022 – took the internet by storm. According to an article on the CNBC news,…
For many years, Winkler Partners has aimed to reduce our negative impact on the natural environment, while looking for meaningful ways where we can create…
The previous part of this article presents prevailing judicial views and the authors’ observations regarding infringing uses of trademarks on gifts. Below we focus on…
Update on draft amendments to the Trademark Act to accelerate trademark examination procedures
For many years, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (“TIPO”) has aimed to optimize and reduce the length of trademark examination procedures. Ever since the e-filing…
To strengthen the protection of well-known trademarks, the 2003 amendment of the Trademark Act incorporated the “trademark dilution theory” into its text. Initially, Article 30,…
Modern day business managers use a variety of marketing techniques to promote consumer recognition of their company’s trademark or consumption of goods and services. Offering…
What You Should Know About the Labor-Management Conference in Taiwan
What is the Labor-Management Conference and why should you care? The Labor-Management Conference (“the Conference”) is a formal assembly of labor and management representatives gathered…
Do I Need Clout to Protect My Name?
– The concurrence of name rights and trademark rights
After the fight for the 2022 Qatar World cup came to a close, a series of new battles in the world of trademarks popped up.…
5 Things to Note in a Video Game Publishing Agreement
Since the turn of the century, the global video game business has grown at a rapid pace and in a manner that many view as…
Commercial Puffery or False Advertising? – The Boundary Lines for the Use of Superlative Claims
Consumers readily associate Red Bull energy drink with the slogan "Red Bull Gives You Wings," but most consumers do not actually believe they will grow…
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…