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| Telecommunications
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- Provided ongoing legal counsel to Taiwan's telecom authority, the Directorate General of Telecommunications (DGT), translating telecom legislation into English.
- Assisted the Science and Technology Advisor Group (STAG) of the Executive Yuan with regulatory work concerning the future of broadband infrastructure in Taiwan.
- Provided expert legal advice to both foreign and domestic telecom operators in the area of spectrum utilization for 3G mobile telephone networks.
- Advised a major telecom player in the investment in Type I telecommunication enterprises in Taiwan.
- Provided consulting services to a major telecom operator on the laws, policies and market conditions in Taiwan, Japan, China and Western Europe.
- Assisted an international telecom client in establishing their legal presence in Taiwan.
- Advised a leading Hong Kong fixed-line operator regarding entry into the Taiwanese market.
- Advised a cellular mobile operator regarding their entry into the Mainland China mobile market.
- Obtained satellite-broadcasting licenses for several prominent multinational TV program providers.
- Prepared a White Paper for the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
- Lobbied the telecom authority to open the window for submission of international submarine cable leased-circuit business license applications. We helped to obtain a license for a multinational client and provided ongoing counsel regarding Taiwan's regulatory and corporate legal environment.
- Represented a leading telecom company in procurement negotiations with Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
- Provided financial and investment consulting to a major multinational company active in the DTH satellite broadcasting sector.
- Retained by the Directorate General of Telecommunications (DGT) to prepare a 2002 White Paper on Telecom Liberalization.
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| IT/ Electronic
Commerce |
- Advised Taiwan's leading online gaming company in the drafting of an on-line legal agreement with a Korean licensee. Worked closely with the client and local police authorities in order to build a long-term collaborative relationship.
- Advised a leading multinational online seller of travel services with the interpretation of the Consumer Protection Law and Fair Trade Law.
- Advised Taiwan’s airline industry on how to structure E-Commerce agreements.
- Advised Taiwan's largest internet portal on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) management.
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| Intellectual
Property Rights |
- Prosecuted two cases of copyright infringement for a major computer game manufacturer working in conjunction with the Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Damages were in the area of US $40 million.
- Represented a renowned German manufacturer and prosecuted on its behalf a trademark infringement action with damages of US$6 million.
- Represented a leading multinational entertainment systems manufacturer in its Asia Pacific anti-counterfeiting activities. We were responsible for managing its anti-counterfeiting program in Taiwan and Southern China.
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Represented a major Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer in litigation regarding trade secrets.
- Negotiated and drafted patent licensing agreements for a Taiwan based multinational.
- Represented several multinational companies in establishing and defending trademark rights for their brands.
- Represented a major IC designer in a patent infringement cases against four other IC designers.
- Negotiated and drafted copyright licensing and distribution agreements with international program content suppliers for a major television channel operator.
- Represented a major Taiwanese cosmetics company in trademark infringement litigation.
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| Corporate Practice |
- Represented a number of cable TV system operators in administrative and legal action against the Government Information Office and the Broadcasting Authority in Taiwan. This action was taken in response to revocation orders that we alleged were improperly issued. We were successful in overturning these orders for our clients.
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Assisted a major notebook computer manufacturer to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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Represented a leading Taiwanese Internet portal in joint venture negotiations with Bertelsmann, Microsoft and several local conglomerates.
- Handled acquisitions for various cable TV systems operators, radio stations and satellite broadcast system operators.
- Advised a contractor in its pre-litigation negotiations with the Taiwan Power Company regarding the Fourth Nuclear Plant Project.
- Advised a publicly listed company in its organizational restructuring efforts.
- Advised a major domestic airline in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities.
- Negotiated a buy-out from the majority shareholders for a local record company.
- Negotiated contracts related to the development and building of an internet data center in Taipei and Shanghai.
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| Dispute Resolution |
- Obtained judgment for US $1.5 million on behalf of a satellite
TV service provider for wrongful termination of a contract
by TV content provider.
- Defended a multinational technology company in a government
procurement dispute concerning government’s allegation
of defective products.
- Defended a client that sells ring tones for cell phones in a criminal copyright infringement case.
- Represented a client in a legal action against a multinational bank regarding the unauthorized sale of securities issued by a bankrupt Chinese entity.
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| International
Trade |
- Advised an international sporting goods company regarding import-export licensing issues.
- Advised a multinational footwear manufacturer regarding rule of origin and trade issues with Mainland China.
- Advised two Taiwanese manufacturers of PET film regarding anti-dumping action initiated by the US authorities.
- Advised a Taiwanese company involved in a dispute with Maersk related to a contract of carriage.
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