Leading Associates

Intellectual property in Taiwan

Baker McKenzie

Counting global fashion brands, make-up companies, consumer goods conglomerates and fruit trades among its key roster of clients, Baker McKenzie houses a market-leading practice, acting for clients with operations across the US, China and Taiwan, and handling IP litigation, filings, enforcement and protection mandates. The team is led by Grace Shao, who maintains a strong track record in litigating high-profile IP cases, with additional experience in patent and trademark management and enforcement, and copyright matters. Other key contacts in the group include Monica Chao, who acts for clients across the luxury goods, high-tech and consumer goods industries, and Da-Fa Feng.

Responsables de la pratique:

Grace Shao


Autres avocats clés:

Monica Chao; Da-Fa Feng


Les références

‘The lawyers are very engaging and respond to messages rapidly with accurate advice.’

Principaux clients

Raytac Corporation


Louis Vuitton Malletier (LVM)


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Raytac in a US patent infringement lawsuit filed by Modulus regarding their RFID patent.
  • Acted for LV to take both of civil and criminal action against a local group of individuals, including two companies, one association, and several individuals, for copyright and trademark infringement.
  • Assisted LVM in filing a preliminary injunction against MF Production Co., its representative, and CEO for selling infringing products and using patterns similar to LV’s trademarks.

Chen & Lin Attorneys-at-Law

Acting for clients with operations in the US, China and Taiwan, Chen & Lin Attorneys-at-Law handles matters concerning the enforcement of patents and trade secrets, with additional experience in domestic IP disputes,  and is noted for its expertise across the food and beverage, tech and pharmaceutical sectors. Shelly Chen, who assists clients across the music, film and entertainment sectors on copyright and trademark mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Edward Liu, who is a patent infringement and trade secret litigation expert, showcasing demonstrable experience in cross-border IP disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Shelly Chen; Edward Liu


DTT Attorneys-At-Law

With demonstrable experience across the technology, pharmaceutical, financial services and manufacturing sectors, DTT Attorneys-At-Law handles matters concerning IP management, trade secret management and protection, in addition to IP litigation spanning trademarks, patents, copyright and trade secrets. The team is led by a quintet of experienced IP lawyers, including Justin ChenIngrid Chen, David Lin and Sungmei Hsiung, who is noted for her outstanding contribution to the firm’s practice as she leverages her previous experience as an Intellectual Property and Commercial Court judge.

Responsables de la pratique:

Justin Chen; Ingrid Chen; Sungmei Hsiung; David Lin


Principaux clients

United Microelectronics Corporation


China Petrochemical Development Corporation


Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd


HAPPYTUK CO., LTD.


EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.


Eslite Corporation


Far Eastern New Century Corporation


NUTRAREX BIOTECH CO., LTD.


FlavorLeaks Data Management Technology Co. ,Ltd


Wafer Works Corporation


YSG TRADE CO., LTD.


Systex Corporation


WISTRON CORPORATION


NUTRITEC-ENJOY CORPORATION


Hsin Kuang Steel Co., Ltd.


Cosmovac Industrial Co., LTD.


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as the advocate for Royal Tools Precision Corporation on trade secrets misappropriation in criminal and civil cases.
  • Provides legal consultation regarding trademark issues for the Eslite Corporation and acts as an advocate in civil lawsuit proceeding.
  • Assisted Materials Analysis Technology Limited in obtaining the AA Certificate of Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System.

Eiger

Led by John Eastwood, the ‘highly responsive’ team at Eiger acts for domestic and international clients on a range of IP mandates, from copyright issues and brand protection to day-to-day IP registrations and filings, and showcases demonstrable expertise across the fashion, manufacturing, and technology industries. Other key clients in the group include Heather Hsiao and Eve Chen.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Eastwood


Autres avocats clés:

Heather Hsiao; Eve Chen


Les références

‘This firm makes us feel very valued as clients. They are highly responsive.’

‘John Eastwood is great to work with, responsive and commercial.’

Principaux clients

eBay


Penhaligon’s


Novocure


Synaptix RX Group


Lenovo


Bolttech


World Family English


Novocure


Danone


Famous European-based vitamin drink company


Apryse


Divx


Bolttech


Lenovo


Prada


Dolby


eBay


Tiffany


High-end beverage companies


World Family English


Principaux dossiers


  • Managing enforcement work for Canadian software company Apryse.
  • Collaborating with Bresner Cammareri, overseeing and coordinating efforts on Prada’s anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement campaigns in Taiwan.
  • Assisting Tiffany to implement a wide range of brand-protection initiatives in the Taiwan market, ensuring robust safeguarding of their brand.

Innovatus Law

The team at Innovatus Law is led by Jamie Yang, who focuses on cross-border IP litigation, spanning patents, copyright and trademark infringement, in addition to enforcement of trade secret protection mandates. Key clients include domestic and international companies, as well as local government departments, with demonstrable experience across the retail, entertainment, technology and transport sectors. The practice's showcases expertise in IP prosecution and oppositions, brand protection mandates, and filings and registrations. Janine Linmeticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of IP law ensures clients' interests are always safeguarded’.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jamie Yang


Autres avocats clés:

Janine Lin


Les références

‘It is always easy to communicate with the professional team.’

‘The individuals are easy to communicate with and explain the difficult law issues simply and clearly. They have patience and good negotiation skills.’

‘The Innovatus Law team is unique for its client-focused approach, emphasizing education and robust contract drafting to protect clients’ interests. Their strengths include deep expertise and proactive legal strategies that anticipate and address potential challenges. This personalised service builds strong client-lawyer relationships, making them stand out compared to other firms.’

Principaux clients

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts


National Human Rights Museum


Ministry of Culture


Abletech Orthopedics Corporation


Family Mart Co., Ltd.


Kuai Kuai Co., Ltd.


Tiger Airlines (Taiwan)


ENLA Media Limited


Silex Private Equity Ltd.


HOYA BIT Digital Technology Co., Ltd.


Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.


Eng Electronics Co., Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts for copyright clearance for thousands of art collection pieces, and advise the museum on the legal arrangements with artists, collectors and other institutions.
  • Advised the Ministry of Culture to conduct a comparative law study of the rules concerning music event promoters and ticket distributors as references for the client in structuring rules to guarantee performance of events.
  • Advised Kuai Kuai Co., Ltd., to secure an indictment and conviction of multiple defendants manufacturing and selling counterfeit merchandise in violation of copyright and trademark laws.

Jones Day

Housing an ‘extraordinary’ team of seasoned litigators, Jones Day stands out for its expertise in domestic and cross-border IP disputes spanning patents, trademarks and trade secrets, and counts semiconductor manufacturers, sustainable urban transportation companies, international banks and lighting manufacturers among its key roster of clients. Jason Chen leads the practice alongside Shanghai-based Po-Chien Chen, who handles trade secret disputes and trademark cases, Simon Yu who focuses on IP litigation and trade secret protection mandates, and Barry Lai, who is noted for his expertise in high-profile patent disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jason Chen; Po-Chien Chen; Simon Yu; Barry Lai


Les références

‘The Jones Day team has an extraordinary work ethic and efficiency.’

Principaux clients

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited


Gentle Pharma


Goodix


Luminex International Company


Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

Counting domestic and international companies among its key roster of clients, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law is noted for its expertise in trademarks, spanning protection mandates, filing and defending opposition proceedings, applications and litigation, with additional experience in handling copyright issues. Dennis Huang stands out for his prowess in IP litigation, licensing and transactional matters, and jointly leads the team alongside Ruey-Sen Tsai and Cathy Ting.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dennis Huang; Ruey-Sen Tsai; Cathy Tin


Autres avocats clés:

Hsiu-Ru Chien; Daisy Wang; Alina Tang


Principaux clients

Yahoo group


Apple Inc.


Starbucks Corporation


Nestle, S.A.


InterContinental Hotels Group


Adidas AG


Alcon Inc.


Louis Vuitton Malletier


Parfums Christian Dior


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.


Saint Island Group

The team at Saint Island Group advises high-profile clients, including global technology manufacturers, car manufacturers and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, on matters concerning patent and trademark registrations, in addition to IP prosecution cases. The team is led by a plethora of erudite lawyers, including Patrick Yun, who is noted for his expertise in the material sciences, software technology, and industrial design arenas, managing partner Frank Liu, William Chen, Yu-Jiunn Kao, Tony Chang, Julia Hung, Sumin Lai and Steven Liao.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrick Yun; Frank Liu; William Chen; Yu-Jiunn Kao; Tony Chang; Julia Hung; Sumin Lai; Steven Liao


Les références

‘Impressive expertise in IP prosecution and litigation.’

‘Great attention to detail.’

‘Saint Island Group is very prompt, professional, and their services are of high quality.’

Principaux clients

TSMC


SAMSUNG


INTEL


FORD


PANASONIC


DELL


NITTO DENKO


CARTIER


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacture Company (TSMC) to file and prosecute patent applications in Taiwan.
  • Represented Maserati in combating counterfeiters in customs proceedings.
  • Assisted Taipower Company, CTBC Bank and Starlux Airlines, in obtaining IP right management certification issued by Taiwan’s government

Tai E International Patent & Law Office

Noted for its expertise across the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, electrical engineering, technology, and fashion sectors, the practice at Tai E International Patent & Law Office showcases demonstrable experience in trademark and patent prosecution and litigation mandates, often involving cross-border elements. Managing partner Fred Yen stands out for his knowledge of biotech and pharma-related IP matters, and jointly leads the team alongside Jerry Lin, who is a patent attorney and a registered trademark agent in Taiwan. Other key contacts in the group include Dewey Jeang and Yuni Jiang.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fred Yen; Jerry Lin; Dewey Jeang; Yuni Jiang


Les références

‘The attorneys working at Tai E are very professional and responsive. They update us on our trademarks’ status in a timely fashion and always report office actions along with their recommendation on the best way forward.’

‘They assisted us with an opposition and not only did they provide a very clear indication of the documents they needed in support, but also assisted with the evidence gathering and promptly shared it with us.’

‘Our impression is that they have an in-depth knowledge of the local trademark law and of the mechanisms at the Taiwanese trademark office. As a plus their invoicing is clear and punctual.’

Principaux clients

Amkor Technology, Inc.


b.box for kids developments Pty Ltd


Birkenstock IP GmbH


CIB Net Station Sdn Bhd


CJ Bioscience, Inc.


Delivery Hero SE


FORTUNY S.R.L.


Giusto Manetti Battiloro S.p.A.


GREEN ENERGY STORAGE S.R.L.


Hansgrohe SE


Hastens Sangar AB


Havells India Limited


Hettich Marketing- und Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG


Ikonic S.r.l.


Initiator Pharma A/S


Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.


NOVO NORDISK A/S


Perfetti van Melle S.p.A.


Promerus, LLC


Robert Bosch GmbH


Sisvel International S.A.


SK hynix Inc.


Skoda Auto a.s.


SMA Solar Technology AG


Teradyne (Asia) Pte Ltd


THE BOEING COMPANY


Principaux dossiers


  • Secured deferred prosecution and NTD 180,000 compensation for Jasper Pet Care Products in a trademark infringement case.
  • Represented Puffdino Trade Co., Ltd. in a trademark and copyright suit and successfully defended the client against damage claims of NTD 1,375,000.
  • Achieved reversal of judgment for Rays Hardware in a 2nd instance court against defendants importing similar packaging materials.

Top Team International Patent & Trademark Office

Counting global fashion brands among its key roster of clients, Top Team International Patent & Trademark Office advises on matters concerning IP protection, patent applications, trademark infringement and IP portfolio strategies, with demonstrable capability in handling cross-border mandates. Veteran patent attorney Henry Hong leads the practice and handles cases relating to patent and trademark prosecution, in addition to patent strategy development and litigation, while Peggy Wu specialises in patent and designs prosecution matters. Other key contacts in the group include Lydia Wong and Jessica Chen.

Responsables de la pratique:

Henry Hong


Autres avocats clés:

Jessica Chen; Lydia Wong; Peggy Wu


Les références

Their professional knowledge is extensive and up-to-date, and the feedback is clear and prompt. Their attention to client’s needs and dedication to achieving the best outcomes are highly commendable.’

‘I am pleased to offer a glowing recommendation for Lydia Wong. She conducts trademark searches meticulously, ensuring comprehensive results. When handling review of refusal, she demonstrates strong legal acumen. Her client-oriented approach and ability to achieve excellent outcomes make her a remarkable partner in trademark matters.’

‘The patent attorneys at Top Team are competent and sophisticated in various technical fields. They can provide us with proper solutions for cases.’

Principaux clients

TSMC


MediaTek


MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC


ASM


TDK


Innolux Corporation


Wistron Corp.


Christopher Ward


FoodPanda


Asus


ACER


ADI


Chugai


Delta Electronics


ITRI


Quanta Computer


SUMCO


VIA Technologies


Winbond


HTC


EASYCARD CORPORATION


JUSTBELLA Co., LTD


TEST RITE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.


Polytronics Technology Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Polytronics Technology Corporation handle the filing strategy and application procedures for worldwide relevant trademark matters after its acquisition of Henkel AG’s thermal clad dielectric material (TCLAD) business division.
  • Instructed by JUSTBELLA Co., LTD and successfully completed its Taiwan trademark registration No. 02094227 owned by Sun Ten Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Assisted ASUS in handling its cross-border trademark filings, trademark right transferring, trademark renewal and infringement analysis.

Tsai Lee & Chen Patent Attorneys and Attorneys at Law

Praised as ‘highly responsive and knowledgeable’, IP prosecution and litigation boutique Tsai Lee & Chen Patent Attorneys and Attorneys at Law’s expertise spans the technology, telecoms, semiconductors, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical and electrical engineering sectors, and maintains a track record in landmark IP cases in Taiwan. The practice’s leadership is trifurcated between Taipei-based trio Victor LeeJesse Peng and Crystal Chen. Chen is a patent enforcement, copyright and trademark infringement specialist, while Peng stands out for his expertise in electrical engineering.

Responsables de la pratique:

Victor Lee; Jesse Peng; Crystal Chen


Les références

‘Tsai, Lee & Chen is one of the best IP I work with. Their whole team is very responsive and their analysis, recommendations, and explanations are thorough, well thought out, and easy to understand.’

‘Excellent and knowledgeable on trademark prosecution issues. Highly responsive and clear in communications.’

‘The team is highly responsive and knowledgeable. The advice and instructions are clear and concise.’

Principaux clients

Applied Materials


Corning


Qualcomm


Microsoft


TSMC


DIC Corporation


AU Optronics


Inergy Technology


Resonac Corporation (formerly Hitachi Chemical)


ASUSTek Computer Inc.


TSH Biopharm


Delta Electronics


CMP Group (China Metal Products)


Shin-Etsu Polymer


Daio Paper


Inergy Technology (TW)


Hon Hai Precision (TW)


Applied Materials


Corning


Qualcomm


Microsoft


TSMC


DIC Corporation


AU Optronics


Inergy Technology


Resonac Corporation (formerly Hitachi Chemical)


ASUSTek Computer Inc.


TSH Biopharm


Delta Electronics


CMP Group (China Metal Products)


Shin-Etsu Polymer


Daio Paper


Inergy Technology (TW)


Hon Hai Precision (TW)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Inergy Technology to succeed in an anti-competition complaint.
  • Represented realty developer, CMP, as the plaintiff to win a trademark infringement lawsuit for a commercial project in a CBD of the central part of Taiwan.
  • Represented Lensar in a patent administrative suit versus Taiwan IP Office contending the admissibility of patent priority document’s formality.

Winkler Partners

Counting tech companies, film and entertainment producers, food and beverage companies, hospitality and hotel groups, and luxury goods brands among its key roster of clients, Winkler Partners is well placed to handle IP litigation, in addition to matters concerning portfolio management, IP clearances and enforcement cases. Noted for his expertise in IP protection, prosecution and registration mandates, Peter Dernbach leads the team alongside Christine Chen and Gary Kuo.

Responsables de la pratique:

Peter Dernbach; Christine Chen; Gary Kuo