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Can Uber's“Purely Financial Investment”in Grab Pass the Merger Review?
The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission ("FTC") recently announced that it has extended the review period for the proposed combination between Grab and foodpanda to October 27, 2026.
Taiwan's New Inheritance Structure Regarding the Mandatory Portion Amendment
When preparing an estate plan involving Taiwanese assets, testators often face unexpected limitations imposed by Taiwanese laws.
Will Grab's Acquisition of Foodpanda's Taiwan Business Pass Antitrust Review?
Throughout 2024, Uber Eats' planned acquisition of foodpanda sparked widespread public discussion, and by year's end the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission issued a decision prohibiting the merger — a ruling that earned broad consumer approval.
Brain Trust International Law Firm Ranked Tier 2 by Legal 500 in 2026
In the 2026 rankings, Brain Trust has been ranked Tier 2 in Dispute Resolution, and recognized as a Recommended Firm in Corporate and M&A.
Corporate Criminal Liability of Tokyo Electron for Employee Infringing TSMC's Trade Secrets
A well-known Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer was involved in a trade secret misappropriation case concerning its Taiwanese subsidiary and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company).
What Can We Learn from the First Retroactive Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties Case in Taiwan?
During the investigative proceedings conducted by the Taiwan Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, anti-dumping duties may be levied retroactively if importers engage in massive importations or stockpiling that causes material injury to the domestic industry.
When Will the Anti-Dumping Duty Be Imposed Under Taiwan's Investigation Procedures?
This article aims to analyze when exacly the "provisional anti-dumping duty", which is a temporary measure, and "anti-dumping duty", which is a final measure, will be imposed under Taiwan's anti-dumping investigation procedures.
Introduction to Taiwan's Anti-Dumping Sunset Review
As of February 2026, Taiwan is imposing anti-dumping duties on 12 products in total.
How Will the Taiwan FTC Look at the Skyworks-Qorvo Merger Case?
In the end of 2025, Skyworks and Qorvo, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for merger, which appears to be a milestone for the U.S. semiconductor industry with a combined enterprise value of approximately USD 22 billion.
Can Foreign Enterprises Restrict Dealers' Repair and Warranty Services in Taiwan?
Under Taiwan's competition law regime, disputes concerning repair and warranty services largely arise from restrictions imposed by original manufacturers on their dealers.
How to Issue a Legitimate Cease and Desist Letter for Your IP Rights in Taiwan?
When a business discovers that its rights have been infringed, issuing a cease and desist letter for demanding the infringement be stopped is a common and proactive means of asserting its rights. Why, then, can such a letter be deemed unlawful in Taiwan?
Will Foreign Teachers Be Protected by Employment Laws in Taiwan?
Whether working as foreign teachers in Taiwan can get some legal protection under the Taiwanese Labor Standards Act ("LSA") or the Taiwanese Teacher Act is always confusing expats.
Forced Labor Laws: What to Know and How Companies Can Mitigate Impacts
In recent years, global supply chains have come under increasing scrutiny due to concerns about forced labor and human rights abuses.
2025 Taipei International Conference on Arbitration and Mediation
Hung Ou Yang, Managing Partner of Brain Trust International Law Firm, was invited to serve as one of the speakers at the 2025 Taipei International Conference on Arbitration and Mediation held by the Chinese Arbitration Association.
Compliance Challenges of Taiwan Enterprises Following CBP's WRO on Giant
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Giant"), prohibiting the importation of bicycles and related components produced in Taiwan by Giant into the United States.
Taiwan's Future Enforcement on Generative Artificial Intelligence
With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence ("AI"), the legal fields it affects have become increasingly diverse. AI will inevitably involve competition law issues related to both restraints on competition and unfair competition.
How to Weigh the Overall Economic Benefit in Company Mergers of Taiwan?
Paragraph 1 of Article 13 of Fair Trade Act stipulated that "the competent authority may not prohibit any of mergers filed if the overall economic benefit of the merger outweighs the disadvantages resulted from competition restraint."
How Can Foreigners Inherit Taiwan Real Estate?
If you are not living in Taiwan but receiving a family member's notice that you are entitled to inherit your deceased close relative's estate in Taiwan, you must have lots of questions to ask apart from the deep sorrow you may have.
Taiwan's Merger Control on Extraterritorial Transactions
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission ("FTC") has maintained its position on jurisdiction over an extraterritorial merger (that is, a foreign-to-foreign transaction) for quite a long time.
Brain Trust International Law Firm Won Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal announced its selection of Taiwan Law Firm Awards for the year of 2025 in early July. Brain Trust International Law Firm has been recognized for its expertise in both competition and antitrust law, as well as Trademark Prosecution.