智慧財產權之實行─亞洲公司於美國面臨之訴訟問題

Abstract

隨著國際化風潮日盛，許多公司紛紛成立跨國企業或進行跨國合作，然而當亞洲公司進入美國市場時，不僅商業策略、公司資源、財務狀況等因素會影響其於美國市場之發展，接踵而至的訴訟爭端也可能是影響其能否繼續立足商場的關鍵。\\r一般而言，影響商業佈局的常見法律手段包括提起專利侵權訴訟，或控告合作對象違約、抑或彼此間存在糾紛，例如合約訂立之權限劃分模糊、或對權利金之爭執等。面對美國商業訴訟之亞洲公司往往因經驗不足、對美國司法環境不熟悉、訴訟程序或是文化語言差異等種種因素而處於不利地位。因此不論增加自身實戰經驗或廣納他人經驗，皆可創造對公司有利的經營策略，從而評估其風險與報酬之平衡，以穩固在美國市場之地位。

Many companies have become more multinational or seek for cross-border collaborations because of globalization. Asian companies attempting to enter the U.S. market must be aware that several factors, including business strategy, company resources, or financial status will influence the development and success of the company. One of the most critical factors is the prevention and handling of litigation issues. Some common litigating methods include accusation of patent infringement, breach of contract, or a contract dispute. For example, when the scopes of rights in the contract are too vague or when both parties argue about royalties, these circumstances will most likely cause litigation. Asian companies who face business litigation in the U.S. are at a disadvantage because of the lack of experience and unfamiliarity with the U.S. judicial system, various litigation procedures, and cultural or language differences. However, if the companies learn what the litigation dangers are and the preventive steps to take to avoid them and implement useful strategies in the beginning, a successful business venture can be ensured.