Peter J. Dernbach, partner at Interlaw firm in Taiwan, Winkler Partners, has been appointed to the Interlaw board of directors.   

Peter, who heads up the Winkler Partners’ intellectual property law practice and is highly experienced in competition law, is a seasoned operator in the field, advising international clients on the acquisition and protection of trademark rights and copyright in Taiwan and around the world. His practice includes assisting foreign and local clients in obtaining, enforcing and licensing their intellectual property rights.   

He has previously served on the board of directors of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and is currently a member of the organization’s Brands for a Better Society Committee. Peter has been recognized in the World Trademark Review as one of the leading trademark lawyers in Taiwan and also been recommended numerous times by Chambers Asia-Pacific and others for his IP work.

He is highly engaged across the Interlaw organization, regularly taking part in meetings and training and sharing insights with colleagues from around the world. 

Commenting on the news, Glenn Cunningham, chair of Interlaw, says: 

“Peter is a hugely welcome addition to the board, who brings significant real-world experience in assisting international clients with a range of IP and competition law requirements. Myself and my colleagues on the board would like to warmly welcome him to the role and look forward to benefitting from his insights as we work together to shape the network for the future.” 

Interlaw is led by a dynamic board of directors who are top ranking lawyers in their home jurisdictions. The board takes an active role in helping the organization to achieve its strategic vision and also ensures Interlaw partner firms deliver excellence to the organizations clients around the world.