Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Agents
Taiwan Jurisdiction
10 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Fred Chi-Tai Yen
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Tai E International Patent & Law Office
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Plant Varieties, Data Exclusivity, Patent Linkage, and Antitrust. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: IP Litigation, Administrative Appeals and Litigation, and Arbitration and Mediation.
Career
As the managing partner of Tai E International Patent & Law Office, Fred brings over three decades of experience to his practice as a seasoned patent attorney, as well as a trademark agent, and arbitrator for years. His legal practice encompasses representation before the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO), the Boards of Administrative Appeal, and the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court.
Professional Memberships
Fred maintains active memberships in numerous prestigious professional organizations, including AIPLA, AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, FICPI, IBA, LESI, MARQUES, and PTMG, as well as the Chinese Arbitration Association and the Taiwan Patent Attorneys Association (TWPAA). He has also held significant leadership positions, serving as a Standing Director, Director, or Supervisor for both national and international associations, including APAA, LESCT, and TWPAA.
Publications
A prolific author, Fred has published numerous IP-related research articles in both English and Chinese. Complementing his legal expertise, he has co-authored five academic textbooks on medical microbiology and immunology, two of which are designated as official reference materials for Taiwan’s national examination syllabus.
Personal
Deeply committed to public service, Fred has served on the Taipei Biotech Award Review Board since 2007. TIPO recognized his significant contributions by naming him "Volunteer of the Year" for five consecutive years (2017–2021). Furthermore, he was named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Department of Life Sciences at National Cheng Kung University in 2017, a testament to his distinguished career and service.
Work Highlights
Fred navigates complex IP prosecution and registration for a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients. He specializes in cross-border IP enforcement and patent and trademark litigation, while also serving as a registered arbitrator and mediator. Drawing on his deep expertise in Life Sciences, Fred has served as a panel expert and counselor for numerous government-funded biotechnology and medical IP research projects.
Experience
Leveraging more than 30 years of multidisciplinary expertise, Fred has managed an extensive range of intellectual property matters, including complex patent prosecution, trademark portfolio management, multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance within Taiwan.
Education
National Taiwan University
LL.B.,
2000 - 2004
National Taiwan University
M.Sc. in Microbiology & Immunology,
1990 - 1992
National Cheng Kung University
B.Sc. in Biology,
1986 - 1990
Awards
Top 100 Lawyers in Taiwan
Asia Business Law Journal
2026
Asia IP Experts
Asia IP
2025
50 Patent Lawyers You Should Know
Asia IP
2014
Leading Lawyer
AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers
2017
Market-Leading Lawyer
AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers
2019
Elite Practitioner
AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers
2025
Band 1
Chambers Global
2026
Band 1
Chambers Greater China Region
2026
Leading Practitioner
China Law & Practice Annual Review
2014
The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
IAM Patent 1000
2026
Global Leaders
IAM
2026
Leading Individual
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2023
Leading Partner
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2026
Patents
Lexology Index
2017
IP
Lexology Index
2025
IP Stars Handbook – Patent
Managing Intellectual Property
2026
IP Stars Handbook – Trade Mark & Copyright
Managing Intellectual Property
2026
The World’s Leading Trade Mark Professionals
WTR 1000
2026
Global Leaders
WTR
2026
Key sectors
Health and Life SciencesAgriculture and Agribusiness
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Agents - Taiwan Jurisdiction
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Fred Yen offers a wealth of experience in IP mandates, frequently acting on trade mark and patent registrations and oppositions. He remains a counsel of choice among international corporations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Fred always provides excellent service and results.
Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark AgentsChambers Greater China RegionHis replies are always sent to us in a timely manner and he provides easily understandable and thorough advice. The service provided by Fred is reliable and professional.
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