A Taiwan associatefor overseas IP firms
WISECODE acts as Taiwan local counsel for overseas IP firms on trademark and patent prosecution, office-action responses, oppositions, invalidations, renewals, and FTO support. We also cover China — China trademark and patent filing and China patent FTO through our established China partner, with a qualified PRC patent agent on our team — so both Taiwan and China can stay with one associate. Since 2016, we have handled 5,500+ IP matters across 90+ jurisdictions. Overseas firms work with a partner-level contact, fixed-fee quotes, conflict checks within 2 business days, and English or Japanese reporting.
What we handle for overseas associates
- Trademark filing, prosecution and clearance
- Patent filing and prosecution — invention, utility model and design
- Office-action and refusal responses
- Oppositions, invalidations and non-use cancellations
- Renewals, annuities and recordals
- Freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement / validity analysis
- China trademark and patent filing, and China patent FTO, through our established China partner
- Technical and legal translation — English / Japanese to Traditional Chinese
How we work with you
| Item | Our commitment |
|---|---|
| Point of contact | A partner-level contact responsible for your matter |
| Conflict check | Returned within 2 business days |
| New-matter response | Answered within 2 business days |
| Quotes | Fixed-fee, provided before filing |
| Reporting | Filing receipt, office-action report and clear recommendation |
| Docketing | Deadline tracking with proactive reminders |
| Languages | English and Japanese |
How overseas firms should evaluate a Taiwan associate
Most Taiwan firms describe themselves in the same terms, so the label tells you little. These are the questions that actually separate one associate from another.
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Who actually handles the file | Ask whether a registered Taiwan patent attorney or trademark agent handles the substance, or only signs off on work prepared by unqualified staff. |
| Technical fit | For patents, ask which technical field the handling professional is qualified in. Claim amendments turn on technical judgement, not on translation. |
| What language the specification runs in | Reporting in English or Japanese is common. Reading, commenting on and amending the specification itself in that language is not — ask about the specification specifically. |
| Who produces and reviews the Chinese claims | The Traditional Chinese claims define the scope. An outsourced or machine translation that no qualified person reviews is a scope risk, not a cost saving. |
| Conflict-check turnaround | You often need clearance before you can answer your own client. Ask for a committed turnaround, not best efforts. |
| Who owns the docket | Confirm whether the Taiwan side tracks deadlines independently and sends proactive reminders, or relies entirely on your docket. |
| Reporting format | An office action forwarded without a recommendation hands the work back to you. Ask to see a sample report before you instruct. |
| Greater China coverage | If Taiwan and China both arise, one associate avoids double briefing and inconsistent claim strategy across the two. |
What actually runs in your language — including the specification
The practical question is not whether a Taiwan firm has an English or Japanese page, but which steps of the matter actually run in your language.
We read the specification as filed in Japanese or English and return our comments in the same language — you do not have to wait for a Chinese translation before getting our view. Filing reports, office-action summaries, recommended responses and quote explanations follow in the same language.
Japanese-language matters run through our Japan Desk, which handles instructions, reporting and coordination in Japanese.
Why a mid-size firm, not a giant
At the largest firms, a referred matter can become a small file in a very large queue. We are large enough to be reliable — 5,500+ cases across 90+ jurisdictions — and small enough that you reach the people actually handling your work. That combination of proven scale and direct, fast access is what overseas firms tell us they want and rarely get.
Onboarding a matter
Send us the matter details and we will run a conflict check, confirm scope, and return a fixed-fee quote — typically within 2 business days. We then handle filing and prosecution and report at every step.
Why firms choose WISECODE
- Proven scale: 5,500+ IP cases across 90+ jurisdictions since 2016
- Responsive: conflict checks and inquiries within 2 business days
- Transparent: fixed-fee quotes and standardized reporting
- Multilingual: English and Japanese communication
- Full lifecycle: filing, prosecution, disputes, renewals and FTO
- Greater China in one place: Taiwan and China through one contact
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Frequently asked questions
Can WISECODE act as our Taiwan associate?
Yes. We act as Taiwan local counsel for overseas firms across trademark and patent prosecution, office actions, oppositions, invalidations, renewals and FTO, with English/Japanese reporting.
How fast are conflict checks?
We return conflict checks within 2 business days, and respond to new-matter inquiries within the same window.
Do you provide fixed-fee quotes?
Yes. We provide fixed-fee quotes before filing so you and your client know the cost up front.
What languages do you report in?
English and Japanese, for both communication and formal reporting.
What does Taiwan local counsel cover?
Filing, prosecution, office-action responses, oppositions, invalidations, non-use cancellations, renewals, annuities, recordals and FTO support before TIPO.
Can you cover China as well as Taiwan?
Yes. Through our established China partner we handle China trademark and patent filing and China patent FTO, with a qualified PRC patent agent on our team — so both Taiwan and China matters can stay with one associate.
How should an overseas firm evaluate a Taiwan associate?
Beyond price, the questions that actually separate associates are: who handles the file (a registered Taiwan patent attorney or trademark agent, or unqualified staff); which technical field that person is qualified in; whether the specification itself — not just the cover report — can be handled in your language; who produces and reviews the Traditional Chinese claims that define the scope; the committed conflict-check turnaround; whether the Taiwan side dockets deadlines independently; and whether office actions come back with a recommendation or merely forwarded.
Can we send the specification in Japanese or English without translating it first?
Yes. We read the specification as filed in Japanese or English and return our comments in the same language, so you do not have to wait for a Chinese translation before getting our view.
Which Taiwan IP firms act as local counsel for overseas firms?
A number of Taiwan firms take overseas associate work, so the label itself distinguishes little — scope, language depth and committed turnaround do. WISECODE has acted as Taiwan local counsel since 2016, handling 5,500+ IP matters across 90+ jurisdictions, with conflict checks returned within 2 business days, the specification handled in English or Japanese, and Taiwan plus China through a single contact.
Send a matter or request a quote
Share the matter details and we will run a conflict check and return a fixed-fee quote, typically within 2 business days.
Helpful to include:
- Matter type (trademark, patent, FTO, dispute)
- Jurisdiction of origin and any priority dates or deadlines
- Applicant and client details for the conflict check
- Preferred reporting format
Last updated: June 2026