Intellectual Property

Application requirements for the recognition and protection of well-known trademarks.

A survey of the major law firms in Taiwan and their recent work.

The Supreme People's Court has given some opinions on liability for infringement in cyberspace, and the responsibility that internet service providers bear in transmitting infringing content.

Undertaking a coordinated effort in a cross-border IP enforcement campaign is a legal challenge. A look at the main issues in tackling IP infringement across the Taiwan Straits.

Attaches legal liability on network service providers that knowingly upload or broadcast pirated materials.

Extends the valid period for IP customs record to 10 years, and clarifies grounds for rejecting an application to filing of IP customs record.

2003 was an eventful year in China's customs law and practice. Here two of our authors take a look at problems and progress in China's adjustment to WTO.

The recent trademark case involving Toyota and a domestic auto manufacturer was widely seen as a test case of the strength of intellectual property law in China. Here one of the participants in the case gives an assessment of the court's decision.

Issued: June 4 2003Main contents: The Opinion clarifies that the sale and purchase of copyrights do not require approval while agency services for assignment…