This study explores the effects of corporate resources & competence、product sophistication and brand image on brand equity. The results of this study are that corporate resources can not directly effect brand equity, it has to go through product sophistication or brand image to indirectly effect brand equity. The relationship of corporate resources and product sophistication is more significant than the relationship of corporate resources and brand image; this means firm should be customer-oriented to manufacture products. The relationship of brand image and brand equity is more significant than the relationship of product sophistication and brand equity; this means firm should focus on establishing favorable brand image to enhancing customer’s confidence in their purchasing decision.