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China’s Revised Company Law: Registration Requirements and Compliance Tips

China’s Revised Company Law  China’s recent revisions to its Company Law introduce significant updates to company registration requirements, aimed at promoting transparency and accountability. For businesses operating in or entering the Chinese market, understanding these updates is essential for navigating compliance and mitigating operational risks. Required Information for Company Registration Under the revised law, companies

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How to Change Your China Company Legal Representative

Changing Your China Company’s Legal Representative  Is your company planning to change its legal representative in China? Whether you’re undergoing a corporate restructuring, preparing for a WFOE shutdown, or simply managing a leadership transition, changing a legal representative in a Chinese company is a significant and often complex decision. It requires careful planning and attention

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Bad Faith Trademark Filings in China: Fight Back Early and Often

Bad Faith Trademark Filings in China China is a Hotspot for Trademark Squatting Every year, thousands of international brands discover that their trademarks have already been registered in China by third-party entities. Imagine spending years building a brand, only to be locked out of the Chinese market by an opportunistic trademark squatter. For companies caught

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How Will President Trump Impact Your International Business: A November 11 Webinar

International Business Webinar: Anticipating Changes Under the Trump Administration With a new Trump administration in the White House, understanding shifts in global business policies becomes crucial for legal and business professionals worldwide. Join us for our November 11 webinar featuring top international law attorneys—Shannon Brandao, Frederic Rocafort, Akshat Divatia, Dan Harris and Adams Lee—as they

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U.S. Department of Treasury Implements Final Rule on Investment in Sensitive Technologies in China

The U.S. Outbound Investment Final Rule: What It Means for American Business  Executive Summary Effective Date: January 2, 2025 Key Impact: Restricts U.S. investments in Chinese tech sectors Affected Industries: Semiconductors, quantum computing, AI Penalties: Up to $368,136 or 2x transaction value Required Action: New compliance programs by January 2025 On October 28, 2024, the

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Chinese Factories Are at Peak Desperation: This is Both Good and Bad for Product Buyers

Chinese Factories Are at Peak Desperation: This is Both Good and Bad for Product Buyers The Chinese manufacturing industry, once a global powerhouse, is now grappling with a perfect storm of challenges. From slowing global demand and rising costs to geopolitical tensions, factories across China face unprecedented pressure, resulting in a state of peak desperation.

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An International Manufacturing Term Sheet Checklist

The Power of Term Sheets Our international manufacturing lawyers are frequently asked what companies should agree on before we draft their International Manufacturing Agreement. The checklist below highlights key points you may want to discuss with your potential manufacturer before moving forward with the crafting of your manufacturing Agreement. Please note that this list is not

Just Filed AD:CVD Petitions against Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India

New AD/CVD Petitions: Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India

Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India On October 29, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India.  Overhead door springs are helical steel springs with tightly wound coils that typically are used to raise and lower overhead

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New AD/CVD Petitions: Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam

Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam On October 24, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam. Hard Empty Capsules (HEC) are unfilled cylindrical shells (usually gelatin based) that are used to hold pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products. The

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The 101 on China Product Development Agreements

China Product Development Agreements Navigating product development is critical, especially when partnering with Chinese manufacturers. This stage is laden with risks that can jeopardize the entire project. In this post, I will delve into the crucial role of China Product Development Agreements, and how to avoid the common mistakes foreign companies make when having their