Summary of the article:

In the fiercely competitive world of luxury handbags, brands are constantly trying to stay in the game with season after season of novel and unique designs. Naturally, intellectual property (IP) rights are one of the critical tools that can be used to fight off infringers. In Taiwan, 3D trademarks, design patents, and copyright are three common ways to protect the 3D shape of a handbag. Each IP right follows its own rules and regulations and may be enforced differently. The full article can be read here.