TAIWAN CHIP AND TECH EXPORT INCREASES

Apple and Intel have secured orders and projects with TSMC’s 3-nanometer (nm) chips. TSMC expects the 3nm technology to increase performance by 10 to 15% while reducing power consumption by 25 to 30% compared to its current 5nm technology.Although Intel and TSMC are considered competitors, Intel has confirmed that it will outsource the manufacturing of its core products to TSMC and plans to invest USD 20 billion in TSMC’s Arizona factories. Apple’s self-designed M1 chips are based on TSMC’s 5nm tech. The 3nm tech will likely benefit Apple’s future products with its self-designed chips.

 Taiwan Star Telecom (TST) announced its partnership with Nokia to extend its 5G network in Taiwan. Nokia will provide equipment from its latest AirScale portfolio for TST’s 5G standalone network. TST aims to increase its customer base by 20% by the end of the year and is expected to enhance its 5G network coverage and performance for its customers. With 800,000 5G subscribers, TST aims to increase its customer base by 20% by the end of the year. Nokia’s 5G portfolio will help TST’s deployment and support its growing requirements. 

 Gogoro and Foxconn announced yesterday its partnership aimed to globalize Gogoro’s battery swapping and smart vehicle technology. Gogoro’s founder and CEO, Horace Luke, commented on Gogoro-Foxconn's plans for expansions, “Our ability to rapidly scale our manufacturing to meet global demands is vital… Together, our companies will be on the forefront of rolling out smart mobility solutions in cities around the world.”  Foxconn has made several aggressive investments in the global EV ecosystem, including USD 15.5M in AutoCore automobile software, 36M in Gigasolar EV battery, partnership with Thailand’s state-run energy group PTT, and manufacturing deals with Byton and Fisker. At this rate, Foxconn is on its way to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of EV’s. 

 The Global Cooperation and Training Framework virtual workshop was held on June 17 through 18 in Taipei. Held jointly by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan High Prosecutors Office (THPO), American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), the workshop discussed IPR protection strategies on cross-border trade, trade-secret misappropriation, and online economic espionage. More than 100 experts and government officials from 20 countries took part in the virtual workshop to share their experiences in combating IP theft, infringement and fraud.During opening remarks, AIT Director Brent Christensen stated, “Promotion of the Four I’s [innovation, IPR protection, interaction and investment] will make each of our economies stronger as we develop the global economy for the modern era.”

謝孟芳實習律師、蔣昕佑律師

108 年度民著訴字第 45 號判決評析

王心瑜 實習律師

謝孟芳 實習律師

實習律師-張晁綱