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How to Know When Your China Manufacturer is Going Bankrupt

How To Avoid Paying a Chinese Manufacturer That no Longer Exists Nearly All China Problems Are Preventable Nearly all problems foreign companies face involving China are neither new nor unpreventable. Put another way, when a foreign company comes to one of our China lawyers with a China legal problem, we almost invariably can find a

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Stop China Counterfeits By Registering Your China IP with China Customs

Have a China Brand Protection Strategy The essential first step in most China IP strategies is to register your trademarks with China’s Trademark Office. Because China is a first-to-file country, until you register a trademark in China you have no rights in that trademark. But a trademark registration alone will not limit the spread of

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How to Protect Your Trademarks as China Manufacturing Declines

Protecting Your Brand Name as Manufacturing Leaves China The recent decade-low in China’s manufacturing exports has pushed many Chinese factories into survival mode, leading to an escalation in trademark theft incidents as they seek new revenue channels. The ongoing trade skirmishes between China and economic powerhouses like the United States and the European Union have

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Negotiating with Your Chinese Product Supplier in this New Buyer’s Market

The Chinese Manufacturing Times Are a Changin’ For companies buying products from China, doing business used to be straightforward – you placed an order, they shipped the goods. Those days are gone. Chinese manufacturers are struggling, and buyers who understand the new landscape can negotiate deals that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Play

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The Key Components of International Manufacturing Contracts

International Manufacturing Contracts Strong country-specific contracts are essential for international manufacturing success. But poorly drafted agreements lead to millions lost annually in production delays, quality issues and intellectual property theft. Our international manufacturing lawyers field these frustrating calls daily. Nearly every day, our firm’s international manufacturing lawyers are approached by companies from the Americas, Europe,

Scaling Risks: How to Effectively Grow Your Global Sales (video)

On September 18, 2023, Jonathan Bench (partner at Harris Bricken) and Mike Criddle (partner at Eide Bailly) spoke at World Trade Center Utah‘s headquarters and laid out a roadmap for building robust international sales while ensuring security and legal and tax compliance. For those unable to attend in person, you can now watch the replay

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Using Cease-and-Desist Letters to fight China IP Violations

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

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How to Get Your China Product Deliveries on Time

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

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Drafting Your China Arbitration Clause

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,

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Sourcing Product from China: Opportunities, Challenges, and Long-Term Strategies

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