Tai E International Patent & Law Office caters to a broad spectrum of well-known international brands and manufacturers operating in Taiwan and Greater China. As well as handling an impressive body of IP prosecution work, the firm is regularly trusted to handle complex, cross-border IP litigation disputes including copyright and trademark infringement. The firm’s patent division is particularly active in the biotech, technology and automotive industries. An expert in IP law in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields, Fred C. T Yen is also noted for his extensive pro-bono work. Registered as a patent attorney in Taiwan and China, Jerry CY Lin handles complex IP litigation matters across a wide range of industries.
Intellectual property in Taiwan
Tai E International Patent & Law Office
Responsables de la pratique:
Fred C.T. Yen; Jerry C.Y. Lin
Autres avocats clés:
Henry C.H. Guei
Principaux clients
Abercrombie & Fitch Europe SA
Audi AG
Bulgari S.p.A.
H. Lundbeck A/S
Ifixit
Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH
L’air Liquide, Societe Anonyme
Pour L’etude Et L’exploitation
Des Procedes Georges Claude
Mattel, Inc.
Omya International AG
Promerus, LLC
Ricola Group AG
Robert Bosch GmbH
Sierra Space Corporation
Skoda Auto A.S.
SuperGroup PLC
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Syngenta Participations AG
Volkswagen AG
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Han Lin Publishing, Nan I Book Enterprise, and Bridge Cultural & Educational Enterprise in invalidating the patent of the plaintiff to avoid total damages amounting to USD $107,000.
- Represented Tender Forever International Co. in a civil action against a trademark infringer who distributed counterfeit products and secured damages of USD $180,000.
- Represented Wo Shou Electric Industrial Co. in a civil action against a utility model patent infringer who distributed infringing products and secured damages of USD $60,000.
Baker McKenzie
With a growing client base consisting of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands and technology companies, Baker McKenzie offers a catch-all IP office capable of handling a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. Global trademark registrations and patent portfolio reviews in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics, high-tech and telecom industries are core strengths for the department. US-qualified Grace Shao utilises her experience with enforcement matters in the pharmaceutical, high-tech and entertainment industries, while Lindy Chern caters to technology and finance companies. Former prosecutor Jo-Fan Yu is a seasoned litigator in digital infringement and cyber security matters, while Da-Fa Feng’s technical expertise in patent litigation is routinely trusted by a wide range of tech and material science manufacturers. Recently promoted partner Monica Chao focuses on trademark prosecution and enforcement for luxury and high-tech consumer goods.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lindy Chern; Grace Shao
Autres avocats clés:
Jo-Fan Yu; Da-Fa Feng; Monica Chao
Principaux clients
Integrated Service Technology Inc. (iST)
Louis Vuitton Malletier (LVM)
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully epresented Louis Vuitton Malletier in their highly publicised trademark infringement case against MF Production Co.
DTT Attorneys-At-Law
A member of Deloitte’s international legal outfit presence, DTT Attorneys-At-Law boasts a strong IP practice with a keen focus on trade secrets matters. The office acts predominantly for multinational tech companies and banks. Team leader Justin Chen is fluent in Japanese, and routinely handles complex cross-border matters for Japanese corporate clients, while Sungmei Hsiung brings 10 years’ experience as a High Court IP judge. The firm maintains offices in Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eiger
Assisting a diverse pallet of European companies with a presence in Taiwan and Greater China, Eiger offers a global perspective to high-value multinationals operating in the region. Department head John Eastwood serves as chair of the IP Rights Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan, working closely with the EU, US and Taiwanese governments on IP policy. He routinely handles contentious and non-contentious matters for high-profile tech companies and luxury brands. Heather Hsiao leads the firm’s IP prosecution practice, specialising in complex cross-border matter for European luxury goods retailers. Michael Werner’s fluency in German and English is a key asset for European companies with a Taiwan foothold. Joanne Lee is also noted for her work at the associate level.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Eastwood; Heather Hsiao
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Werner; Joanne Lee
Principaux clients
Danone
Carrots by Anwar
Conair
Dolby
eBay
Penhaligon’s
Major renewable energy company
IVERIC bio
Global medical technology business
Famous Japanese burger chain
Tiffany
eBay
Amazon
Lenovo
Conair
Dolby
Tiffany
Ebay
Major energy company
Danone
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Amazon in trademark opposition litigation against one of Taiwan’s most famous retailers.
- Won a key domain-name arbitration victory for a world-famous luxury-goods client.
- Handled all IP transactional matters in an Irish multinational’s Taiwan acquisition of Phoenix Technologies R&D presence, and the establishment of a presence in Taiwan.
Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law
Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law advises a broad selection of well-known tech companies and international companies on IP law, regularly handling cross-border patents, trademarks, and copyright matters. Practice head Yvonne Lin focuses on fair trade law and licensing matters, particularly for high-value clients in the automotive, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Jessie C.Y. Lee specialises in cross-border trademark licensing negotiation and patent infringement cases for high-tech companies in Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. Yow-Lun Su is recommended for his in-depth knowledge of counterfeit law, while his dual-US and -Taiwan qualification is a particular asset for US clients. Associate Tim Tsai is recommended for his IP work in the medical sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yvonne Lin
Autres avocats clés:
Yow-Lin Su; Tim Tsai; Jessie Lee
Innovatus Law
Innovatus Law regularly advise various public bodies and multinational corporates on a broad mix of regulatory and commercial advisory matters. Jamie C. Yang leads the department with a focus on cross-border copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters in the film, television, music, publishing, video games, architecture, and VR production industries. Dora Chiang is active in the capital market and fintech spaces, and is noted for her public policy work, most recently working with the Ministry of Culture.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jamie C. Yang
Autres avocats clés:
Dora Chiang
Les références
‘The collaborating lawyers from Innovatus Law have in-depth knowledge of personal information law, intellectual property, and provide strategic solutions thanks to their broad experience.’
Principaux clients
Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry
Taiwan Creative Content Agency
Taiwan Institute of Economic Research
Ministry of Culture
Sysco Machinery Corporation
FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
Kuai Kuai Co., Ltd.
Tiger Airlines
ENLA Media Limited
Joint Entertainment International Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Ministry of Culture on drafting rules and creating a digital copyright title ledger for music in Taiwan, reviewing recently promulgated US Music Modernization Act and other best practices.
- Invalidated trademark registrations of an adverse prior shareholder of Kuai Kuai, and obtained an order from the Trademark Office confirming Kuai Kuai as a famous brand name. Persuaded the courts to uphold the Office’s order in later proceedings.
- Represented Sysco Machinery in a theft of trade secret and copyright infringement action against rival firm for poaching trade secrets and employees, and successfully secured a preliminary injunction against the rival firm from the Taiwan IP Court.
Jones Day
Representing some of Taiwan’s largest technology manufacturers and major international corporations, Jones Day boasts one of the leading IP practices in the market. With a strong front bench of partners, the firm routinely handles complex, multi-party, cross-border IP disputes. The firm is particularly adept at handling high-stakes patent infringement cases, as well as trade secret misappropriation and protection issues. Former IP law judge and current chair of the IP Law Committee of the Taipei Bar Association Jason Chen jointly leads the department with privacy policy specialist Po-Chien Chen and cross-border specialistSimon Yu. Barry Lai is noted for his broadwork across the technology sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jason Chen; Po-Chien Chen; Simon M. Yu
Autres avocats clés:
Baary Lai
Principaux clients
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Ability opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd
Educational Testing Service
E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd.
Gogoro Taiwan Limited
Gentle Pharma
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited in connection with patent disputes, license agreements, investment projects, protective orders, and with drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
- Represents Educational Testing Service in civil and criminal copyright infringement cases concerning the leak of test questions for the Test of English for International Communication test.
- Assisting Gogoro with filing criminal and civil complaints against former employees for intentional misappropriation of Gogoro’s trade secrets.
K&L Gates
With access to a network of trademark practitioners in the US, China and beyond, K&L Gates’ IP practice offers clients strong domestic capabilities with international reach. The team has extensive experience in complex, cross-border IP litigation cases in the manufacturing and technology sectors, with a focus on patent infringement. Shilin Huang jointly leads the department with decades of experience in IP-related dispute resolution. US qualified litigator Jay Chiu joins him, catering to high-profile tech clients in Taiwan, China and the US.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shilin Huang; Jay Chiu
Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
Catering to multinational technology manufacturers, energy conglomerates and pharmaceutical companies, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law’s IP practice is highly regarded for its capabilities in copyright enforcement and patent infringement litigation. Whilst handling all aspects of copyright protection and management, licensing, and multi-jurisdictional registration for private clients, the firm is also a frequent advisor to public research bodies on IP legislation reform. The firm is noted for its efficient patent translation work and routinely caters to Chinese and Japanese clients in this regard. Hsiu-Ru Chien, a China-qualified patent attorney, is recognised for her patent prosecution and patent infringement litigation work, while Shu-Ching Wang and Kate Shu-Yin Chu are key contacts in global patenting strategy. Chia-Hsing Lin and Tony C. H. Lin are also highly recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chia-Hsing Lin; Hsiu-Ru Chien; Kate Shu-Yin Chu; Shu-Ching Wang; Tony C. H. Lin
Top Team International Patent & Trademark Office
The patent and trademark office at Top Team International Patent & Trademark Office is a highly capable outfit specialising in global patent drafting, patent and trademark prosecution, patent strategy development, and litigation support. Catering to multinational clients in Taiwan, the US, Europe, and in particular, Japan, the firm is a well regarded for its contentious and non-contentious IP work. Henry C.W Hong focuses on operations management and patent strategy development in the technology sector, while Lydia Wong brings decades of experience to her leadership of the trademark department. Peggy Wu, chairperson of International Affair Committee of the Taiwan Patent Attorneys Association, is an expert in worldwide patent prosecution. Jessica T.C Chen focuses on patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinion letters for semiconductor and material science manufacturers.
Responsables de la pratique:
Henry Hong; Peggy Wu; Jessica T.C. Chen; Lydia Wong
Les références
‘TopTeam is one of the best IP firms in Asia that I have worked with for many years. The firm truly understands the needs of clients as well as the value of IP, and delivers their services according to every clients’ expectations. From my experience the firm is particularly strong in the Electronics and High-Tech space.’
‘Peggy Wu is one of the most well-known patent attorneys in Taiwan. In-house Counsels in companies in Taiwan often told me that any firms who wants a person to run an IP firm brilliantly should have Peggy on their team. I have worked with Peggy for many years and have had also recommended Peggy to other attorneys other countries. Peggy is extremely responsive and expects the team to takes pride in their role in delivery brilliant client services.’
Principaux clients
Media Tek
Christopher Ward
FoodPanda
Media Tek
Christopher Ward
FoodPanda
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting MediaTek on a wide range of patents prosecution matters.
- Represented Christopher Ward, a British watch maker, in a trademark invalidation case.
- Acted as local counsel for FoodPanda in the prosecution, enforcement, and dispute of their trademark and trade dress rights.
Tsai Lee & Chen Patent Attorneys and Attorneys at Law
With a strong team of partners, barristers and standalone patent attorneys qualified across multiple jurisdictions, Tsai Lee & Chen Patent Attorneys and Attorneys at Law acts for a wide range of multinational corporates and SMEs in the fashion, food and drink, and technology sectors. Crystal Chen is trusted by high value multinationals for her work in patent prosecution and enforcement as well as copyright, design, and trademark litigation, particularly in the fashion industry. Patent agent Candy K Y Chen brings particular expertise in patent prosecution strategy, while barristers Jesse K Y Peng and Parkson N H Hsu bring decades of broad litigation experience to the team. At the associate level, Nick J C Lan is noted for his due diligence work, while Kevin CW Feng is recommended for invalidation and freedom to operate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Crytal Chen; Candy Chen; Victor Lee
Autres avocats clés:
Jesse KY Peng; Parkson NH Hsu; Nick JC Lan; Kevin CW Feng
Les références
‘Tsai, Lee & Chen are some of the best attorneys I work with. Their attorneys are responsive and provide the best legal analysis and recommendations of the attorneys I work with throughout the world.’
‘The team at Tsai, Lee & Chen has provided us a comprehensive IP and legal service. Their team consists lawyers and patent attorneys with many years of professional experiences of Intellectual Property in Taiwan. The team can respond to our needs and ad hoc tasks instantly. Also, they provide us many updates of IP laws in Taiwan regularly.’
Principaux clients
Applied Materials
Corning
Qualcomm
Mercedes-Benz
Rimowa
TSMC
AU Optronics
Hitachi Chemical
ASUSTek Computer Inc.
TSH Biopharm
Delta Electronics
CMP Group (China Metal Products)
Applied Materials
Corning
Qualcomm
Mercedes-Benz
Rimowa
TSMC
AU Optronics
Hitachi Chemical
ASUSTek Computer Inc.
TSH Biopharm
Delta Electronics
CMP Group (China Metal Products)
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented Rimowa in the exercise of a post-sale confusion theory on a well-known symbol of goods protected under the Fair Trade Act.
- Advised CMP in a trademark infringement case as the plaintiff with a new theory for calculating damages.
- Represented Lensar on an administrative suit in attempt to overturn Taiwan IP Office’s decision that excessively demands formality requirements of patent priority documents.
Tsar & Tsai Law Firm
Working with domestic and international clients across a wide range of industries, Tsar & Tsai Law Firm’s IP outfit is a go-to for patent and trademark assistance. The team is experienced in the full spectrum of non-contentious IP work, including copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and anti-piracy strategies. Jennifer Lin brings 30 years’ experience acting for private and public entities, regularly obtaining high-profile pharmaceutical patent approvals, and having represented Taiwan’s Board of Foreign Trade in the negotiation on IP issues with the US government. Joyce Ho is an experienced litigator focusing on the technology sector, assisting clients on IP rights protection, licensing agreements, and customs issues concerning counterfeit goods. Yenling Liu is experienced in IP enforcement, while Vincent Lin focuses on patent rights abuse. Jeanne Wang is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joyce Ho; Jeanne Wang
Autres avocats clés:
Yen-Ling Lin; Vincent Lin; Jeanne Wang
Principaux clients
Micron Technology Taiwan
Micron Technology, Inc.
Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd.
Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
Taimide Tech. Inc.
HP. Inc.
Academia Sinica
V3 Brands Asia Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented Micron in their criminal complaint against its former employee in a trade secrets matter.
- Successfully represented Micron Technology, Inc. and its Taiwan subsidiary, in its criminal complaint against five former employees for defendants’ misappropriation of trade secrets for disclosure and use in China.
- Successfully represented Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. Against in their criminal complaint against its former employee in a trade secrets matter.