Taiwan Trademark News Letter No.7 issued in July 2026 |
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Ching-I Lu attorney at law |
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First half of 2026 Review
Attorney Ching-I Lu, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Trademark Association, assisted the association in organizing a professional seminar in the first half of 2026, which was hosted by TIPO.
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April 23, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day Theme: “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
Forum on Brands and Sports: A Competition of Innovation and Passion
For related information, please refer to the official website of the Taiwan Trademark Association.
https://tta.taipei/zh-hant/2026/05/05/2026-04-23/ |
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Latest Trademark Practice Insights
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Even if the identity is not affected, a trademark altered by the owner in different forms shall still be revoked
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【QUESTION】
If a trademark owner alters the use of a registered trademark device, but the
Alteration does not cause it to lose its identity according to general social understanding. Can the trademark still be revoked under Article 63, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Trademark Act concerning alteration in use?
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The point at which a trademark owner is prohibited from asserting rights against another party in civil litigation is not when the revocation is applied
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【QUESTION】
According to the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act, when the IP Court finds grounds for revoking a trademark right, the trademark owner may no longer assert rights against other parties in trademark infringement civil litigation. However, when does this restriction on asserting rights against other parties begin?
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A trademark infringement claim can still be sought based on unjust enrichment after the statute of limitations has expired
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【QUESTION】
After the two-year statute of limitations for trademark infringement claims has expired, can the trademark owner still seek compensation based on unjust enrichment?
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Before establishing this firm in 2022, Ching-I Lu practiced in the Trademark Department of a leading law firm, which is also top three firms in Taiwan, for more than 15 years.
She specializes in trademark matters, including litigation and prosecution. Ching-I Lu ever represented many leading companies in the world to retrieve their famous trademarks in Taiwan.
Ching-I Lu was invited to be the first Secretary-General of the Taiwan Trademark Association from 2020 to 2022.
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