Numbers from country’s Semiconductor Industry Association show that only a handful of top locally-listed chip firms have obtained sizable US IP holdings
Draft amendments to the Regulations Governing Customs Measures in Protecting the Rights and Interests of Trademarks should make it considerably easier for trademark owners – particularly those based outside Taiwan – to examined seized goods believed to be infringing their rights. Read more
A recent case on the sale of counterfeit goods via live broadcast has shone a light on the harsh sentences that counterfeit goods sellers can face, as many decisions are made on the grounds of aggravated fraud. Although the sentence was commuted in this instance, live broadcasters need to be aware of the legal implications of their actions. Read more
TIPO’s proposed amendments to the patent appeal system will reconfigure Taiwan’s IP practice, affecting inter partes and ex partes reviews and the office’s level of involvement in disputes on patent ownership. Read more
The winners of our annual Asia IP Elite awards for the teams, deal and individual of the year were revealed before a sold-out crowd at IPBC Asia 2019 Read more
An annual survey conducted by CNIPA pegs the licensing rate of Chinese patents at 5.5%. That's not far off estimates of US patent utilisation Read more
Exact terms remain confidential, but TSMC's CEO suggested to employees that the licence rights are not transferrable should Globalfoundries be acquired Read more
Appotronics touted its IP portfolio to raise money on China’s new tech board, but is also dealing with the patent risks that come with a high-profile listing Read more
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua tells IPBC Taiwan attendees that a robust IP environment can encourage re-shoring and greater investment in local R&D efforts Read more
Taiwan hopes to reassure tech companies on supply chain security, but much of the commercial damage in this case was dealt by US executive action against UMC's mainland partner Read more
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua tells IPBC Taiwan attendees that a robust IP environment can encourage re-shoring and greater investment in local R&D efforts Read more
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua tells IPBC Taiwan attendees that a robust IP environment can encourage re-shoring and greater investment in local R&D efforts Read more
The extent to which Taiwan’s patent heavyweight has slashed its holdings, expanded its technology coverage and monetised its Japanese acquisition’s assets is revealed in this week’s data analysis Read more
The extent to which Taiwan’s patent heavyweight has slashed its holdings, expanded its technology coverage and monetised its Japanese acquisition’s assets is revealed in this week’s data analysis Read more
In the past 30 years, Taiwan’s economic achievements have resulted in a rise in gross national income from US$9,372 in 1991 to $27,867 in 2019 – an average compound growth rate of about 3.8%. Read more
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua tells IPBC Taiwan attendees that a robust IP environment can encourage re-shoring and greater investment in local R&D efforts Read more
Software giant gets a favourable ruling in US litigation that shows its Android licence deal with the Foxconn parent broke down not long after it started Read more
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua tells IPBC Taiwan attendees that a robust IP environment can encourage re-shoring and greater investment in local R&D efforts Read more
Acquirer out of Taiwan says transaction will broaden its IP portfolio and add significant R&D resources, but it is not clear just how many patents will change hands Read more
Exact terms remain confidential, but TSMC's CEO suggested to employees that the licence rights are not transferrable should Globalfoundries be acquired Read more
In-depth analysis shows that the Taiwanese semiconductor business has not only bulked up its portfolio over the last decade, but also considerably improved its quality Read more
@IAM_Alerts RT @IAM_Alerts: In a split Senate, the fact that @ThomTillis, the ranking Republican member of the Judiciary Committee’s IP sub-committee,… Read more
