Founded in 1997, Formosan Brothers is a full-service law firm excelling in antitrust, commercial, construction, labor, IP, and product liability disputes. Key partners include commercial litigator Yvonne Lin, IP specialist Jessie Lee, construction dispute expert Chiu-Hua Chen, and labour lawyer Li-Pu Lee.
The firm had a busy year, handling antitrust matters for a semiconductor company, settling lawsuits with the Taiwan government and creating over 2,000 jobs and R&D funds for universities. They also advised a German automotive corporation in a headlight design patent dispute, sparking public discussion on the Repair Clause. Additionally, they advised a leading Taiwanese concrete company on sanctions for concerted actions involving major industry players.
In labour and employment, the team represented an American clothing brand in a transfer dispute and a Taipei transportation company in retirement and severance payment disputes.