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China Trademark Classes and Strategies

As we have written many times over the years, if you are selling goods into China, sourcing goods from China, or just doing business in/with China, you should probably register trademarks in China for your brand names and logos. China is a first-to-file country and it does not require evidence of prior use. This means

What the European Super League Tells Us About China

Though the news is not causing much of a stir in the United States, the launching–and prompt unraveling–of the European Super League (ESL) by a dozen soccer clubs from England, Italy, and Spain is one of the biggest sports stories . . . ever. Before we go any further, here’s a primer for our readers

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Commercial Lease Reviews for China WFOE Formations

Our international real estate lawyers often review leases for companies early in the process of forming a China WFOE. Our work in this area has been growing exponentially as word has gotten around regarding WFOE registrations going awry and landlord problems stemming from WFOE leases. The pendency of a WFOE formation is a complicated time

The China Trademarks You Need When Selling Your Products Into China

On the legal side, selling consumer products into China is relatively easy, particularly if you use one of the many companies that can handle the logistics for you. Our China lawyers are frequently called on to assist American and European companies looking to sell online into China and that typically consists of reviewing their contracts

Four Common China Law Mistakes To Avoid

This post highlights four common and somewhat egregious mistakes my law firm’s China lawyers often see lawyers make when representing their clients in doing business with or in China, along with a very brief analysis of what causes each sort of mistake. 1. Not Realizing that China’s Bureaucracy Puts Form Over Substance Many years ago, a U.S.

China Vacation Pay: How not to get Sued

Foreign company employers in China constantly get sued over employee vacation days. The very short version of the general rule regarding vacation days in China is that any employee who works continuously for a year is legally entitled to annual paid leave (a/k/a paid vacation days). This is not news to China-based foreign employers as

Understanding China Employment Laws and Employees

China is not an employment-at-will jurisdiction and terminating China employees is nearly always difficult. To make things even more challenging, many foreign companies doing business in China manage their China affairs from afar. To prevent employment (and especially termination)-related problems, you need enforceable employment contracts and employer rules and regulations, and a good understanding of

Doing Business with China During the Biden Administration

Even though tensions in the U.S.-China relationship have grown steadily over the past four years, the China market is still attractive for American companies because of its large and growing middle class and its massive and efficient manufacturing environment. Plenty of American companies cannot afford to relocate some or all of their supply chain from

Donations by Minors to Streaming Sites are Not Exactly Legal

Live streamers make their money from from fan donations, paid advertising, brand sponsorships, paid subscriptions, and commissions from marketing and affiliated sales. Direct donations or tips can be an important source of income, especially for less well-known streamers that are less likely to score big brand sponsorship or affiliation deals. The China Youth Daily recently

China Paradox Webinar Series: The Postscript

Recently I moderated a panel of experts as part of the World Trade Center Utah’s China Paradox Series. This was not your run-of-the-mill discussion on China matters. It included speakers from top levels of U.S. business and government leadership, each with decades of China experience. In Part 1, former Ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman Jr.,

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What the European Super League Tells Us About China

Commercial Lease Reviews for China WFOE Formations

The China Trademarks You Need When Selling Your Products Into China

Four Common China Law Mistakes To Avoid

China Vacation Pay: How not to get Sued

Understanding China Employment Laws and Employees

Doing Business with China During the Biden Administration

Donations by Minors to Streaming Sites are Not Exactly Legal

China Paradox Webinar Series: The Postscript

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China Trademark Classes and Strategies

What the European Super League Tells Us About China

Commercial Lease Reviews for China WFOE Formations

The China Trademarks You Need When Selling Your Products Into China

Four Common China Law Mistakes To Avoid

China Vacation Pay: How not to get Sued

Understanding China Employment Laws and Employees

Doing Business with China During the Biden Administration

Donations by Minors to Streaming Sites are Not Exactly Legal

China Paradox Webinar Series: The Postscript