The information technology and communications industries are central to our practice in Taipei and worldwide. We are consistently recognized by Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2004-2009) and Chambers Asia (2008/2009) as one of the region’s preeminent IT, media and communications firms. Our lawyers are well versed in telecommunications law, entertainment law, e-commerce, privacy and advertising. We have extensive experience representing foreign and local media companies, including local cable and satellite television stations, print media, music publication and distribution concerns, the film industry, and film personalities.
Our IT & Communications lawyers advise a broad spectrum of suppliers and end-users on information technology, telecommunications, e-commerce and the Internet, including encryption, digital signatures, content liability, use of credit cards, electronic mail, and privacy issues. We advise clients on software licensing, hardware supply agreements, software development agreements, R&D syndications, systems integration, and related arrangements.
Our IT & Communications lawyers have advised on the following:
- Regulatory framework for telecommunications and online services
- Applications/approvals for telecommunications licenses (Type I and Type II)
- Advice on laws relating to advertising content (radio/television/cable/satellite)
- Production and recording contracts, acquisition of broadcast and multimedia rights
- Internet access and Internet content provider agreements
- Transactions services, shopping and other e-commerce agreements
- Online commerce disputes
- Domain name and internet copyright infringement
- Data protection/privacy issues