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Due Diligence in China: Essential questions to ask
In general terms, “Due Diligence” is an investigation of a business, individual or deal to establish facts, evaluate potential and identify risk. In general terms, “Due Diligence” is an investigation of a business, individual or deal to establish facts, evaluate...
How a Business Advisor can complement Legal Counsel
Force Majeure - acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, epidemics, earthquakes, riots, wars, sabotage, and governmental actions, which are beyond its reasonable control Having both a local Chinese Lawyer and an International Business Advisor on your team...
5 Essential Questions on Trademarks Protecting your Intellectual Property IP
Concise answers to 5 strategic questions about Trademarks Protecting your Intellectual Property. Additional links provided with info on Trademarks in China.
Copyrights in China: Protecting your Intellectual Property (IP)
Copyright Strategy: China IS different Lawyers and businesspeople lacking China experience will tell you that since copyright is automatically granted when you create something original you need not worry about it in China. Those with deep China business experience paint a very different picture.
Can Patents be Cancelled for Non-use in China and When is a “Compulsory License” Granted?
The previous blog post explained the rules surrounding “non-use cancellation” of TM’s registered in China. In this post, I will be looking at the same question but applied to patents only, "can patents be cancelled for non-use in China"? If...
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Trademarks in China: How to Avoid “Non-Use Cancellation”
If your trademark has just been...
China Supplier Contracts & Negotiations: PO vs Contract vs NDA – Part 1
Are you researching how to set up a China Supplier...
How To Deal With Suppliers About Defective Goods and Partial Shipment?
Are you looking for tips on how to deal with suppliers? If...
HK and PRC Business Formation: Holding Companies, WOFE’s, Offshoring and Other Key Issues
Common Question: I am setting up a HK LLC because I hear I...
How to select a lawyer when doing business in China: Part 1
Introduction to how to select a lawyer when doing business...
Important Business Decisions: Using a Lawyer from China vs Hometown Lawyer
Are you considering whether or not to use a Lawyer From...
Dispute Resolution in China: Tips for working with the BBB, Police & Embassy
If you are doing business with China, at some point you...
Doing Business in China: Social & Regulatory Compliance: Strategies & Templates
In this post I'm going to cover the following topics:...
Do I Have Coverage in China if I Register My IP Via WIPO/ Madrid System?
Have you found yourself wondering if you have coverage in...
Penalty Clauses: Do they work when sourcing from China?
In today’s blog: we’ll answer the 3 most common questions...
Managing Quality When Sourcing From China: Tips & Best Practices
Can high-quality affordable goods be “Made in China”? We...
China Sourcing: What Are Reasonable Payment Terms?
Negotiating Payment Terms: Medium Sized Orders The...
Q&A on China Sourcing and IP at the Australia International Sourcing Fair
For the past few years, I have had the pleasure of being...
How to Do Due Diligence on Chinese Suppliers?
Often I'm asked about how to do due diligence on Chinese...
How To NOT Get Knocked Off When Sourcing From China
Do you want to learn How To NOT Get Knocked Off When...
Foreigner Registering Intellectual Property in China (IP)?
Here is a short Q&A for a very common question about...
If the black and white logo is registered. Is my IP protected in color?
Here is a short Q&A for a question that gets asked...
How to structure office hours in your Chinese company
Client writes in to ask about labors laws and how to set...
How to motivate a non-responsive supplier?
When is the best time to initiate a legal course of...
Is it Legal & Safe to Hire a Freelancer in China?
Questions & Answers Q: More and more websites...
Work With Your Chinese Attorney to Sue Your Supplier
Sometimes miring through a lawsuit, whether against a...
Starting a Business in China: How and Where to Start
Right now, small and medium sized entrepreneurs can...
Why Should I Retain a Chinese Law Firm?
There are many benefits to hiring a Chinese law firm....
Hong Kong’s Legal System and the P.R.C.
“One China, two systems” In the United States, we tend to...
What Information Do I Need To File My Trademark Application In China?
The notion that being there first somehow justifies...
Trademark Longevity in the PRC
After a year and half, our client’s trademark was finally...
4 Simple Ways to Protect yourself in the New Year
2014 is fresh and so the scams will be too. Make sure...
Purchase Agreements vs. Purchase Orders
More than once, when I review Purchase Agreements (PA)...
3 Protections Registering Your Trademark in China Will Grant You.
We all know we must register our trademark in China to get...
Is dealing with a Hong Kong company safer?
While discussing how to protect yourself against trade...
PRC Releases New Trademark Amendment, Violators Face Fines: ~500K USD
China's top legislature-- Standing Committee of the...
Be Smart, not Sorry, when Drawing up Contracts
This morning, I spoke with a client. He said he needs a...
Too good to be true, rings true, whether buying or selling in China
When I wrote blogs about protecting yourself while...
Choosing Your Business Vehicle: Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises
WFOEs usually take the form of limited liability companies...
Don’t Be Fooled By a Local Partner
Doing business in China is not easy. However, a local...
Are Bilingual Contracts Necessary?
After our presentation regarding the importance of...
Buyers Beware –Double Diligence
Fraud can always accompany business; only sometimes does...
How to protect your IPR while doing business in China
One of my clients asked me a question, which I believe is...
How Much Tax Do You Have to Pay?
2．How much tax do you have to pay? After a long long...