IT & Communications

Baker & McKenzie – Taipei has considerable expertise in providing advise for a broad spectrum of suppliers and end-users in information technology, telecommunications, multi-media, advertising, e-commerce, broadcasting, and entertainment law. Our practice has also advised on e-commerce issues, including encryption, digital signature, content liability, use of credit cards, and privacy issues.

Our lawyers have experience in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing a wide range of specialized IT/C contracts, including contracts for systems integration, facilities management, outsourcing, software development, maintenance and support, online services, localization, consulting, and technology transfer.

We draft and negotiate Internet access agreements, Internet Content Provider (ICP) agreements, service agreements, home shopping and other electronic commerce agreements.

Baker & McKenzie - Taipei has represented foreign and local media companies, including local cable and satellite television stations, print media, music publication and distribution, film procedures and personalities.

Some of our recent projects include:

• Advising on the regulatory framework for telecommunications and online services
• Applying for and obtaining telecommunications licenses (Type I and Type II) and government approvals
• Advising on laws regulating the content of advertising, television, radio, cable and satellite services
• Advising in relation to production and recording contracts and the acquisition of broadcast and multimedia rights
• Assisting clients to acquire, market and protect software, database, hardware and telecommunications products and services, domestically and abroad

Our IT & Communications practice is ranked in the top tier by the 2004-2006 editions of Asia Pacific Legal 500.