Tsung-Yuan Shen

Associate Partner

Contact Information

TsungYuan Shen specializes in the fields of biomedical and food technology law, intellectual property protection, unfair competition, construction/BOT, and dispute resolution. His professional background spans biotechnology, law, and economics. Mr. Shen has represented many biotech-related companies in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical instruments, chemicals, health food and GMO; and governmental research organizations in IPR matters and legal matters. He has also advised high-tech companies in the fields of electronics, optoelectronics, communications, precision industry, and multinational construction companies on matters of IPR, high-tech laws and public construction disputes. Clients served by Mr. Shen include Pfizer, Merck Sharp & Dohme, DuPont, TSMC, AU Optronics, Qualcomm, Molex, Lockheed Martin, and other leading companies or organizations. Mr. Shen has also utilized his background in economics in cases involving the management or licensing of IP portfolios. In addition, he has acted on behalf of companies during governmental investigations of unfair competition and in administrative lawsuits with outstanding results.

Educational Background

Stanford Law School: International Professional Summer Program: Understanding U.S. Intellectual Property Law (2016) LL.B., National Taiwan University Law School (2008) B.S., National Taiwan University Life Science School (2008) National Taiwan University: Minor in Economics (2008) WIPO: General Course in Intellectual Property (2006)

Practices

Biomedical and food technology law; Intellectual property protection; Unfair competitionl; Construction/BOT; and Dispute resolution.

Experience

Vice Chairman, Intellectual Properties & Innovation Technologies Committee of Taipei Bar Association Chairman, Biotechnology Laws Committee of Taipei Bar Association Commissioner, ICC Committee of Taipei Bar Association Commissioner, Environmental Laws Committee of Taipei Bar Association Commissioner, Environmental Laws Committee of Taiwan Bar Association Commissioner, Medical & Health Laws Committee of Taipei Bar Association Member, Taiwan Society of Health Law Senior Attorney, Formosa Transnational Attorneys-at-Law Patent Engineer, Bio-Biz-Law Inc.

Qualifications

Admitted to Taiwan Bar Association (2010)

Language

Mandarin, English.

Publications

2025	The concept of apportionment used in the calculation of damages under patent infringement lawsuits LEE & LI Bulletin - March 2025
2025	The International Comparative Legal Guide - Digital Health 2025｜Chapter 23 Taiwan ICLG - Digital Health 2025
2025	Can a Plaintiff in a Tort Action Initially Claim the Minimum Amount of Damages and Later Increase the Amount Claimed at a Second Trial? LEXOLOGY
2025	Can a Plaintiff in a Tort Action Initially Claim the Minimum Amount of Damages and Later Increase the Amount Claimed at a Second Trial? LEE & LI Bulletin - January 2025
2025	Are Technical Graphics Protected by the Copyright Act? LEE & LI Bulletin - January 2025
2025	Legal guide to franchise laws in Taiwan Asia Business Law Journal
2025	Legal guide to franchise laws in Taiwan Asia Business Law Journal
2024	Can a Licensor Terminate the License Agreement on the Grounds that the Licensee Exceeded the Scope of the License? LEXOLOGY
2024	The Concept of Staple Article of Commerce and Determination of Indirect Patent Infringement LEE & LI Bulletin - November 2024
2024	Can a Licensor Terminate the License Agreement on the Grounds that the Licensee Exceeded the Scope of the License? LEE & LI Bulletin - November 2024
2024	Game development and distribution in Taiwan Asia Business Law Journal
2024	A Dispute Arising from the Interpretation and Application of the "Warranty of Patent Approval" and "Warranty of Applicability" Clauses in a Technology Transfer Agreement LEXOLOGY
2024	A Dispute Arising from the Interpretation and Application of the "Warranty of Patent Approval" and "Warranty of Applicability" Clauses in a Technology Transfer Agreement LEE & LI Bulletin - July 2024
2024	International Comparative Legal Guide - Technology Sourcing 2024 ICLG - Technology Sourcing 2024
2024	What Type of Civil Litigation Should Be Brought For Disputes Over Patent Ownership? LEE & LI Bulletin - May 2024
2024	Determination of Scope of Rights for Extended Pharmaceutical Patents LEE & LI Bulletin - March 2024
2024	Determination of Scope of Rights for Extended Pharmaceutical Patents LEXOLOGY
2024	Do customers' online reviews and store responses have legal responsibilities? ILO IP Newsletter (20240226)
2024	Does the fame of a trademark affect the constitution of criminal liability for trademark infringement? LEXOLOGY
2024	Does the fame of a trademark affect the constitution of criminal liability for trademark infringement? LEE & LI Bulletin - January 2024
2023	Do Customers' Online Reviews and Store Responses Have Legal Responsibilities? LEE & LI Bulletin - November 2023
2023	Do Customers' Online Reviews and Store Responses Have Legal Responsibilities? LEXOLOGY
2023	Trade secret protection under newly amended IP Adjudication Act ILO IP Newsletter (20230814)
2023	Protection of Case Files and Evidence Involving Trade Secrets under the Newly Amended IP Adjudication Act LEXOLOGY
2023	Protection of Case Files and Evidence Involving Trade Secrets under the Newly Amended IP Adjudication Act LEE & LI Bulletin - May 2023
2023	跨境販賣及販賣之要約之行為地認定─兼論國際管轄權及適用範圍月旦律評14期
2019	Supreme Administrative Court interprets teaching away requirements International Law Office Newsletter
2018	Proving infringement using patented manufacturing process International Law Office Newsletter
2017	Fair use may not extenuate infringement on right of paternity International Law Office Newsletter
2017	Can fair use protect from infringement of right of paternity? International Law Office Newsletter
2017	Issues relating to trade dress protection International Law Office Newsletter
2016	Proposed amendment to Copyright Act would add stipulations to govern orphan works International Law Office Newsletter
2016	Perspectives on extension of patent duration International Law Office Newsletter
2016	Wording and device of trademark may receive separate copyright treatment International Law Office Newsletter
2016	Taiwan Proposes Copyright Act Amendment to Govern Orphan Works Bloomberg BNA World Intellectual Property Report Vol.30, No.1
2015	Taiwan Court Rules Fair Use is Defense Against Right of Paternity Infringement Bloomberg BNA World Intellectual Property Report Vol.29, No.9
2012	New Invention Patent Examination Process In Place IAM Magazine: International Reports
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Events and Activities

2023	Development and New Chapter of Intellectual Property Case Adjudication (Hsinchu) \| Speaker Chinese National Federation of Industries, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
2017	Life Sciences IPO in Taiwan Latham & Watkins, LLP