intellectual property law

Li Yang, the first Minister of Sports, lost his 30 million endorsement fee: Completed compliance procedures | CTS News reporter Xu Tinglun News link: The Executive Yuan announced the personnel case of the newly established Minister of Sports yesterday (27th). The first Minister of Sports in Taiwan's history will be Li Yang, the two-time Olympic badminton gold medalist. As soon as the news came out, all walks of life paid close attention. Li Yang had a good image and had many endorsements in the past. Now, in order to avoid commercial disputes, he has to give up commercial cooperation. According to estimates, the loss may be at least 30 million! In response to this, Li Yang issued a statement, saying that he was grateful for the concern of the outside world and that he had completed all compliance procedures. Fidelity Law Firm...

A renowned surgeon is accused of fraudulent surgery, and a patient has filed a lawsuit. Three tumor surgeries have raised numerous questions. A renowned surgeon in Gengshen County is facing a medical dispute, alleging false information about the surgery. A patient is accusing the surgeon of falsifying medical records to defraud patients of surgery. (Reporters Xu Zhaowei and Nian Wanxuan) News link: Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if a physician falsely provides a patient with a diagnosis in exchange for medical fees, a medical dispute may arise, potentially implicating him in the crime of fraud under the criminal law. Furthermore, physicians have an obligation to fully explain surgical procedures to patients. Failure to fulfill this obligation could result in civil liability for damages if the patient suffers harm during surgery, and in serious cases, could lead to professional negligence.

"Volcano Pizza" Wars! Domino's Officially Sues Pizza Hut. A Super Comparison! Two Similar Pizzas, Different in Flavor and Design. "Volcano Pizza" Wars! Pizza Leaders Head to Court | Reporter Cai Youxian and Wu Jiecheng. News Link: The "Volcano Pizza War" between Domino's and Pizza Hut continues to rage. In June of this year, Pizza Hut launched its "Volcano Lava Pizza," prompting competitor Domino's to protest, claiming it was the original creator of the volcano concept. Domino's has now issued a statement, stating that it has appointed a professional legal team to pursue legal action...

The "Volcano Pizza" War Continues! Domino's Accuses Pizza Hut of Plagiarism | CTS News Reporter Lu Yi News Link: The "Volcano Pizza War" between Domino's and Pizza Hut continues to rage. In June of this year, Pizza Hut launched its "Volcano Lava Pizza," prompting a strong protest from competitor Domino's, claiming it was the original creator of the volcano concept. Domino's has now issued a statement, confirming that it has commissioned a professional legal team to take legal action. Pizza Hut responded that it has not received any information regarding this matter and will cooperate if the dispute proceeds to legal proceedings, while also actively defending its brand rights. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm...

Liu Shifang's "Chu Li-lun is the mastermind" Jiang Wanan: The Minister of the Interior has no final say on illegality│CTS News reporters Song Yanmin, Yang Yuqing, and Zhang Junxuan News link: Kuomintang Chairman Chu Li-lun recently mobilized party members and supporters to gather outside the Taipei Prosecutors' Office. Minister of the Interior Liu Shifang pointed out that the prosecutors and police will target illegal gatherings and interview Chu Li-lun, legislator Xie Longjie, blue camp spokesperson Yang Zhiyu and other "masterminds"! This move has aroused dissatisfaction among KMT legislators, and Taipei Mayor Jiang Wanan even said that the Minister of the Interior does not have the final say! However, the Ministry of the Interior is the competent authority of the National Police Agency, so does it have jurisdiction over rallies and marches? Can the Minister of the Interior deny...

Ko Wen-je appeared in court for the first time after surgery! Chen Pei-chi listened to Xiaocao shouting "Come on, Abei" | CTS News reporter Zhao Ruo-ping News link: Former People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je was involved in the Jinghuacheng scandal and political donations case. The Taipei District Court held another criminal trial this morning (17th). This was Ko Wen-je's first appearance in court after surgery. However, following the fierce confrontation between the prosecution and the defense at the last hearing, Ko Wen-je's lawyer made another move today, saying that Peng Zhensheng, Shao Xiupei and others were improperly questioned and denied the ability of their testimony to be evidence. Ko Wen-je's lawyer also presented a transcript translation, pointing out that the prosecutor used "Yu Wen" as an example, implying that Peng Zhensheng bit out Ko Wen-je, but the prosecutor responded to this...

A man in the underground mall of Taipei Main Station was arrested after he suspected that passers-by were secretly photographing him with their mobile phones. He lost his temper and made a scene in the store. When the store clerk approached him to show concern, he lost control and roared. Finally, the police arrived to persuade him, but he was still emotional and was finally prosecuted according to the Social Maintenance Act. Li Yusheng, an attorney at Fidelity Law Offices, said that if someone is photographed in a public place in a general scene and someone else is included in the photo, in principle it does not constitute an infringement of someone else's portrait rights. However, if you take a close-up of a specific person, it may infringe on that person's portrait rights. and…

The video of Jianing’s late-night statement was mocked by netizens as a “reading competition”? │Huang Guangguang, reporter of Global News, news link: Come and see the new developments in the multi-level chaos! Jianing released an official response video late at night, which was viewed by 600,000 people in just 7 hours! However, a large number of netizens did not buy it and criticized it as "reading a script" and saying that it said something but it seemed like nothing was said! A lawyer pointed out that this statement is just an explanation to netizens and fans, and from a legal perspective, it has no additional effect. Li Yusheng, a lawyer at Fidelity Law Firm, said that the distribution of the company's previous operating rights mainly depends on the agreement between the parties at the time and whether there is a...

Chen Yi reposted the controversial picture and promoted the industry! Lee Yi-chen angrily sues for violating copyright law│China Television News reporters Zhao Ruoping and Pan Yu-chen News link: Internet celebrity Chen Yi previously reposted a picture card from lawyer Lee Yi-chen's fan page, mocking it for having typos, and taking the opportunity to promote her own lutein product. Lee Yi-chen was so angry that she filed a lawsuit. On the 7th, the Northern District Prosecutors' Office sued Chen Yi for violating copyright law. After she learned the news, she posted an article on the Internet, using the Chinese characters on the controversial picture card to express that she was sued because she "looks like Song Hye-kyo". Lee Yi-chen then presented a 32-page complaint, stating that she wanted Chen Yi to face the lawsuit well, but she would never reconcile. Fidelity Legal...