Bulletin
LEE & LI Bulletin - July 2023
Bulletin
Should the Doctrine of Equivalents be Applied "Element by Element" or "As a Whole"?
Patent infringement analysis involves a complex series of steps. When the technical features of the disputed infringing product are deemed not to read on the claims of the disputed patent, the doctrine of equivalents (DOE) is generally applied. Under the DOE, the comparison can be carried out either "element by element" or "as a whole". ... MoreUpdates of Taiwan Patent Laws
- New Amendments to the TIPO’s Patent Examination Guidelines in 2023
- Electronic Priority Document Exchange Program between Taiwan and South Korea Has Been Extended to Include Design Patents
Taiwan Patent Practices
- A Photocopy of a Priority Basis Application Cannot Be Used as Proof of Priority for a Patent Application
- Supreme Administrative Court Provides Opinion on Commercial Success
- Legal Actions Based on a Defective Infringement Assessment Report may be Considered Patent Misuse
Taiwan Copyright Practices
Updates of Taiwan Trademark Laws and Practices
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs invites public comments for drafting “Regulations on the Registration and Management of Trademark Agents” commencing 14 July 2023
- Unauthorized Use of Taiwan Registered Trademarks in China Not Violate Taiwan Trademark Act
- The Difficulty in Pursuing Legal Remedies for Unregistered Trademarks