Legal Information

Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-10

Is a contract signed without the right to dispose of others' property valid?

The lack of authority to dispose of the property does not affect the validity of the contract itself. The contract is generally valid. Whether the transferee can acquire ownership depends on whether the transferee acquires the property in good faith. If ownership cannot be acquired, the contract can be rescinded and claims can be made.

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24 2026-10

Do I need to register a trademark use license contract for filing?

The trademark license contract is still valid even if it is not registered, but it cannot be used against bona fide third parties. It should be reported to the Trademark Office for registration and announcement within three months after signing. It is recommended to handle the registration immediately after signing the contract.

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24 2026-10

Can punitive damages be claimed in the case of trademark infringement?

The punitive damages for trademark infringement must involve malice and serious circumstances. According to Article 63 of the Trademark Law, the amount of punitive damages can be determined at a rate of not less than one time but not more than five times the actual damages. General negligence only results in compensation equal to the actual damages.

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24 2026-10

Will foreign-related OEM processing constitute trademark infringement?

For foreign-related OEM products that are all exported and not subject to domestic confusion, they generally do not constitute trademark infringement. However, if they are sold domestically or associated with well-known trademarks, they may still infringe on trademarks. It is recommended to verify the authorization and sales regions.

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24 2026-10

How exactly is the degree of nursing dependency assessed?

The degree of care dependency is graded into three levels based on the severity of physical injury and disability: complete, major, and partial, with coefficients of 100%, 80%, and 50%, respectively. The assessment is conducted by qualified institutions, and the maximum duration of care is 20 years.

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24 2026-10

How many years in prison are typically imposed for medical malpractice crimes?

According to Article 335 of the Criminal Law, the crime of medical malpractice shall be punished by fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention. The crime requires that medical personnel be grossly negligent and cause the death of the patient or serious damage to their physical health during the treatment process.

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24 2026-10

Does it require a medical accident to get higher compensation?

Even if it does not constitute a medical accident, one can still claim compensation for medical damage liability according to the Civil Code. The amount of compensation depends on the degree of fault and the consequences of the damage, rather than whether it constitutes an accident.

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24 2026-10

Is it still useful to conduct a medical accident appraisal now?

It is still useful to conduct medical accident appraisals and medical damage appraisals concurrently. The former is organized by the Medical Association in accordance with regulations, while the latter is used in civil compensation litigation. The two appraisals serve different purposes and can be used as needed.

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