Expanding Your Business Internationally The allure of global markets is undeniable for any business aiming to expand. While it’s often said that entering international markets offers immense opportunities, it also demands a profound understanding of diverse markets far from home. In this blog post, we will explore the key considerations for businesses seeking to expand
Debunking Common China IP Myths Understanding intellectual property (IP) rights and navigating counterfeiting challenges in China are essential yet daunting tasks for foreign businesses. Despite a reputation marred by complex IP issues, much of the conventional wisdom on the subject is based on outdated information or persistent myths. In this post, we address and debunk
China’s Corporate Espionage Playbook Reports of intellectual property (IP) theft and corporate espionage involving China are nothing new. For those familiar with China’s business practices, these stories come as no surprise. However, recent insights from U.S. intelligence highlight how China’s tactics are evolving, creating new challenges for foreign companies. Your China IP Risks are Human,
Beware the Online China NNN Agreement Your Intellectual Property Is at Risk with Online China NNN Agreements. In China Contract Drafting Scams: From Bad to Much Worse, I wrote about fake Chinese lawyers and Chinese lawyers who American and European companies would hire and pay, only to have them take money from the Chinese company
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people ask us, along with our answers.
Mitigating China Supply Chain Risks Navigating supply chains with Chinese manufacturers presents challenges like withheld goods, surprise fees, unresolved disputes, and late deliveries. Over the years, representing companies that source products from foreign countries has provided me with a deep understanding of how these disruptions impact businesses and the various ways they can be mitigated.
On September 30, 2024, a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petition was filed against imports of Hexamine from China, Germany, India and Saudi Arabia. Due to its reactive nature, hexamine is used primarily as an input to produce explosives and energy products, a curing agent or catalyst in the plastics and resin industries,
As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these questions that people ask us, along with our answers.
International Supply Chain Risks As I write this, nearly 50 Hezbollah terrorists are dead, and 3,000 or so more are lying in hospitals with severe injuries caused by Made in Taiwan/Made in Hungary pagers infused with explosive material. This pager explosion operation, likely orchestrated by Mossad with the help of the IDF and Druze and
What is China’s Game Plan for International Business Relations? As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We’re generally expected to be oracle-level wizards, a lot like people are treating AI now. In this series, we’ll share some of these
