Fighting China IP Infringement: The Power of Cease-and-Desist Letters With IP infringement in China rising amid geopolitical tensions and China’s sinking economy, many companies are scrambling to protect their intellectual property. But legal action can be slow and expensive. Well-crafted cease-and-desist letters can often provide a faster, more affordable recourse. My law firm’s international IP
Ensuring China Factory Delivery Dates Late product deliveries from Chinese factories are incredibly common, but you already knew that. Here’s something you may not know: late deliveries usually stem from bad communication and bad contracts. This post will arm you with what you need to reduce your chances of late product delivery from your Chinese
China Arbitration This post offers hands-on advice for crafting arbitration clauses in contracts with Chinese entities Chinese firms, particularly State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) where the government holds substantial control, typically resist signing contracts unless they provide for disputes to be resolved within China. Depending on the circumstances, seeking resolution in a Chinese court might be favorable,
China Product Manufacturing China’s role as a major player in the international supply chain is undeniable. But China’s evolving product sourcing landscape consistently poses new challenges. Drawing from recent discussions with an entrepreneur and various speaking engagements, let’s explore the intricacies of sourcing from China in the current environment. China’s Current Environment: A Changed Playing
China Factory Due Diligence Manufacturing due diligence is essential for any company considering working with a new factory, especially in China. This blog post provides a comprehensive manufacturing due diligence checklist covering the key areas companies should be examining when vetting a Chinese factory, as well as additional tips for conducting a thorough China manufacturing
A China Trademark is a Terrible Thing to Waste I often get emails from people asking what my law firm charges for registering trademarks in China and I always respond by quoting our rate for a trademark analysis and stating that we will not “just” register their trademark in the category they tell us. If
U.S. Notarizations in China Every so often, one of our lawyers in the United States or in China gets contacted by an expat asking about obtaining a U.S. notarization. We provide this service to our clients in the United States for free but flying all the way to the United States just for a notarization usually
China’s Mass Layoff Laws As China’s economy continues to worsen, and as so many foreign companies seek to “lighten their China footprint” or to leave China entirely, my law firm’s China employment lawyers are being hit with a big uptick in questions regarding China employee layoffs. China’s mass layoff laws are strict and protective of
The Importance of International Trademark Protection With the increasing internationalization of business and heightening geopolitical tensions, protecting your brand’s identity internationally is more important than ever. Yet many companies still fail to recognize that they need an international trademark strategy. This post outlines why neglecting global trademarks poses risks and explains how to mitigate those
Mexico versus China for Manufacturing A growing number of companies manufacturing in China are looking to move their manufacturing out of China entirely or to reduce their footprint there by adding manufacturing elsewhere. The choice of manufacturing location can profoundly impact cost-effectiveness, logistical efficiency, and overall competitiveness. This post focuses on the transition from manufacturing
