China vs. Vietnam for Manufacturing To say the global manufacturing landscape is in flux would be an understatement. What was once a relatively straightforward comparison of labor costs has evolved into a far more nuanced and strategic decision-making process. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade and tariff regimes, technological disruption, environmental concerns, and changing consumer expectations have
THE Guide for Legally United States Tariffs 1. The Volatile Trade Landscape – A Real-World Challenge Imagine a small U.S. manufacturing company that depends on certain parts or material inputs that can only be sourced from China. Since returning to office, President Trump has announced new tariffs that have added a 25% cost to their
Accurate Chinese Company Names on Your Contracts Are Critical A few years ago, a Canadian company came to my law firm seeking to sue their Chinese supplier. When we reviewed their bilingual manufacturing contract, we quickly discovered that the Chinese company name on their contract didn’t make sense. It was not an exact match to
Understanding International Trademark Basics Protecting your brand internationally is essential to prevent counterfeiting, unauthorized use, and legal conflicts. This Q&A covers key trademark principles, international registration options, enforcement strategies, and practical considerations to help businesses secure and defend their trademarks worldwide. A. The Basic International Trademark Questions 1. What is a trademark, and why is
Many companies assume they don't need to worry about trademark protections in China if they have no plans to sell or manufacture there. That's a risky mistake. China counterfeiters frequently exploit well-known (and even lesser-known) brands, flooding global markets with knockoff products that damage reputations and eat into legitimate sales.
The Essential Answers on Signing Contracts with Chinese Companies Yesterday, in The Essential Checklist for Signing Contracts with Chinese Companies, I wrote about what our China lawyers typically advise our clients regarding the signing of contracts with Chinese companies. Today, a client sent us what they call their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for signing Chinese
Discover how to safeguard your contracts with Chinese companies using our detailed legal checklist. Ensure enforceability and protect your business interests when you contract with China.
U.S. Import Compliance: Understanding CBP Form 28 and Form 29 Companies importing goods into the United States can sometimes find themselves facing inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). These inquiries typically come in the form of a CBP Form 28 – Request for Information or a CBP Form 29 – Notice of Action,
Learn about the 2025 antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on chassis imports from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam.
International Trademarks Good. International Patents Bad. The title to this post is a gross oversimplification meant to prove a point or, more accurately, disprove a myth. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had companies swoon over the idea of spending big money to secure a patent and pooh-pooh my suggestion to spend small
