Features & Analyses

• New design patent practice explained – Taiwan Focus

  Design patents in Taiwan are becoming broader. This has opened up new opportunities for IP owners who want to maximise the protection available to them

  January 16, 2014

• Mainland investment into Taiwan explained – Taiwan Focus

  Mainland investors in Taiwan have plenty of opportunities to succeed, as long as they follow a few key guidelines

  January 16, 2014

• Decoding the Personal Data Protection Act – Taiwan Focus

  Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act contains several strict provisions relating to written consent requirements that affect foreign companies, even if they are not registered in the jurisdiction

  January 16, 2014

• Using private finance to reform healthcare – Taiwan Focus

  Taiwan needs to reform its healthcare system. Europe and Japan have both set examples in the innovative use of private finance, but the government needs to be aware of the risks

  January 16, 2014

• How to enforce mainland civil judgments – Taiwan Focus

  Enforcing final civil judgments that have been made in mainland, Hong Kong and Macau courts in Taiwan can be challenging. As cross-strait disputes increase, businesses need to make sure they have the right dispute resolution clauses in place

  January 16, 2014

• All change in M&A – Taiwan Focus

  The government has published a Bill proposing far-reaching changes to Taiwan's M&A environment. Businesses need to familiarise themselves with the possible changes and follow its progress carefully

  January 16, 2014

• Waiting for the Cross-Strait Service Agreement – Taiwan Focus

  C Y Huang, Chairman of the Taiwan Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council (MAPE), spoke to China Law and Practice about the hold up on the Cross-Strait Service Agreement and the effect this is having on deals

  January 16, 2014

• What the consumer protection law means for foreign businesses

  The latest Consumer Protection Law is designed to enhance the rights of consumers and bring protection in line with the rapidly changing world of online commerce. It does a good job of balancing the interests of customers and businesses

  January 16, 2014

• A tax boost for corporate R&D policies

  The release of a tax notice expanding the scope of R&D expenses that are eligible for super deductions shows the government's desire to encourage innovation. Companies should ensure all information concerning its R&D projects is up to date and ready to file

  January 16, 2014

• What the Smithfield deal can teach Chinese investors

  Shanghui's $7.1 billion acquisition of Smithfield was closely scrutinised. Its success should lead to more US investment from Chinese companies and shows how to interact with CFIUS during acquisitions

  January 16, 2014