Posts Tagged ‘Intellectual Property’
China Business Operations: information that you need to know. (Part 3 of 3)
Background When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain. This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China. Other IPs The term of…
Read MoreChina Business Operations: information that you need to know. (Part 2)
Background When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain. This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China. Intellectual Property China is…
Read MoreChina Business Operations: information that you need to know. (Part 1)
Background When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain. This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China. Real Estate Under Chinese law,…
Read MoreIs there hope for IPR in China?
In my blog (here, here and here) I often talk about the lack of Intellectual Property protection in China and try to offer some solutions to protect ourselves. But today I am happy to say there was some positive news about IP reported in the China Daily: All government departments at, and above, county level…
Read MoreMichael Jordan forgets to register his IP. Learn how not to make the same mistake.
In the 1988 Eddie Murphy film “Coming to America”, the restaurant owned by Cleo called “McDowell’s” is under investigation from McDonald’s for copying their franchise. Hijinks and hilarity ensue as Cleo tries not to get caught. This makes for good comedy in the movies, but it is not so funny when it is your brand…
Read MoreI am very interested in working with a manufacturer overseas, but I have a lot of concerns about the quality.
I have developed a unique design for a baby footed romper (sleepwear for infants) I am looking to manufacture this clothing to sell in high-end boutiques. I am very interested in working with a manufacturer overseas, but I have a lot of concerns about the quality. Here are my questions: What happens if I order…
Read MoreLooking for an overseas manufacturer, but concerned about quality
I have developed a unique design for a baby footed romper (sleepwear for infants) I am looking to manufacture this clothing to sell in high-end boutiques. I am very interested in working with a manufacturer overseas, but I have a lot of concerns about the quality. Here are my questions: What happens if I order…
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