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Overview of the amendments to the Taiwan Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act
With the occurrence of several high-profile trade secret-related cases in recent years, the Taiwan government has given greater attention to the misappropriation or leaking of trade secrets to foreign companies.
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Our Taiwan lawyers advise clients on some of the largest transactions in the Asia Pacific region, including project financing for Taiwan’s USD 14 billion high-speed rail system and Chi-Mei Optoelectronics’ USD 2.3 billion merger with Innolux Corporation, one of the largest mergers in Taiwan’s high-tech sector. We also represented Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry on its USD 3.5 billion investment in Sharp Corporation — the first acquisition of a major Japanese electronics company by a foreign company.
As the first international law firm to establish an office in Taiwan, we are the go-to firm for both domestic and foreign multinationals and financial institutions doing business in the region. Our Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Employment, Real Estate, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications are ranked Tier 1 by both Chambers Asia Pacific and Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
With over 40 years of experience in the market, our strength is the ability to combine our knowledge of the local market with an international perspective to provide clients with a comprehensive service unmatched by any other Taiwanese law firm. No matter the legal or business issue, we are committed to helping clients identify new business opportunities and achieve their strategic objectives.
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Offices
Taipei
15F, 168 Dunhua North RoadTaipei 105405
Taiwan
Tel: +886 2 2712 6151
Fax: +886 2 2712 8292
Market-leading strength
Since 1975 our Firm has been helping multinational companies and investors succeed in the Taiwan market. We leverage our local knowledge and global perspective to support clients in finding the best ways to structure their local investments and operations.
Our market leading Banking & Finance team works with Taiwanese and international banks and other corporate borrowers on matters including mergers and acquisitions and financing for national infrastructure projects. Ranking among Taiwan's leading litigators, our Dispute Resolution lawyers represent clients in local and multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial disputes, as well as white collar crime cases.
Although Taiwan’s workforce has become more advanced, the island’s employment laws remain complex and worker-oriented. Our Employment lawyers help employers design policies and practices that protect their interests, comply with local regulations and foster employee commitment.
Our Antitrust & Competition practice is ranked an Elite Status Leading Law Firm in Taiwan by the Global Competition Review, reflecting our deep understanding of the island's fair trade laws and the enforcement mechanisms that touch almost every business sector.
Targeted focus
Given the prominence of Taiwan's high-tech and consumer markets, the need for companies to protect their patents and trademarks is paramount. Our Intellectual Property lawyers advise on IP registration and enforcement, using their close working relationships with government authorities and the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office to protect clients' assets.
Through our Healthcare & Product Registration service, we support clients in Taiwan's growing biotech, pharmaceutical and medical sectors by structuring commercial agreements and transactions, protecting their intellectual capital, and addressing the tax, trade, antitrust, safety and environmental issues related to their products.
We also provide niche services within the Taiwanese market, such as our Japan Practice that advises Japanese investors in Taiwan and Taiwanese investors in Japan, and our industry leading Maritime & Aviation team that advises clients on admiralty law and represents parties in maritime disputes.
We also provide local and global advice in the following areas:
- Compliance and Investigations
- Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
- Hotels, Resorts & Tourism
- Information Technology & Communications
- Insurance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Tax
We organize monthly training events and seminars for our lawyers in the Asia Pacific region and participate in the Associate Transfer Program, which offers six to 12–month secondments to different offices around the world. We also offer client secondments for six to 12–month assignments.
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Our Taipei office participates in numerous CSR activities, including the annual V-MEN Charity Run Against Violence organized by The Garden of Hope Foundation to raise awareness about sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
We also sponsor and co-organize the annual Carnival for Orphans held at Taipei Nangang Sports Center, where children from different orphanages participate in a dance competition and other group activities.
We provide pro bono legal services to the NTU Garage, a program organized by National Taiwan University to support students interested in establishing start-up companies, and the Child Welfare League Foundation, which provides educational materials for underprivileged children.
We also sponsor and co-organize the annual Carnival for Orphans held at Taipei Nangang Sports Center, where children from different orphanages participate in a dance competition and other group activities.
We provide pro bono legal services to the NTU Garage, a program organized by National Taiwan University to support students interested in establishing start-up companies, and the Child Welfare League Foundation, which provides educational materials for underprivileged children.
Key Contacts
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Managing Partner
Seraphim Ma
Partner- Taipei
+ 886 2 2715 7252 Email