Protecting Your Brand Name as Manufacturing Leaves China The recent decade-low in China's manufacturing exports has pushed many Chinese factories into survival mode, leading to an escalation in trademark theft incidents as they seek new revenue channels. The ongoing trade skirmishes between China and economic powerhouses like the United States and the European Union have
China Dispute Resolution Clauses The dispute resolution clause in your international contract can dictate the ease, cost, and effectiveness of resolving disagreements. This post addresses a specific case where my law firm's China lawyers were tasked with reviewing a China supplier contract for a client, and in doing so, shed light on dispute resolution clauses.
How To Avoid Paying a Chinese Manufacturer That no Longer Exists Nearly All China Problems Are Preventable Nearly all problems foreign companies face involving China are neither new nor unpreventable. Put another way, when a foreign company comes to one of our China lawyers with a China legal problem, we almost invariably can find a
The Chinese Manufacturing Times Are a Changin' For companies buying products from China, doing business used to be straightforward - you placed an order, they shipped the goods. Those days are gone. Chinese manufacturers are struggling, and buyers who understand the new landscape can negotiate deals that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Play
International Manufacturing Contracts Strong country-specific contracts are essential for international manufacturing success. But poorly drafted agreements lead to millions lost annually in production delays, quality issues and intellectual property theft. Our international manufacturing lawyers field these frustrating calls daily. Nearly every day, our firm’s international manufacturing lawyers are approached by companies from the Americas, Europe,
Ensuring China Factory Delivery Dates Late product deliveries from Chinese factories are incredibly common, but you already knew that. Here's something you may not know: late deliveries usually stem from bad communication and bad contracts. This post will arm you with what you need to reduce your chances of late product delivery from your Chinese
Manufacturing in Mexico vs China A growing number of companies manufacturing in China are looking to move their manufacturing out of China entirely or to reduce their footprint there by adding manufacturing elsewhere. The choice of manufacturing location can profoundly impact cost-effectiveness, logistical efficiency, and overall competitiveness. This post focuses on the transition from manufacturing
The "Rush it Through" Attitude in Chinese Manufacturing A recent newsworthy incident in China where construction workers damaged a section of the Great Wall by cutting through it in order to save time highlights the "get it done quickly" attitude that permeates Chinese manufacturing. See China's Great Wall damaged by workers looking for shortcut. This
Navigating the New Era of International Manufacturing The landscape of international manufacturing contracts has undergone significant shifts. If you've sensed this change, rest assured, you're not alone. Gone are the days when international procurement largely meant buying "off-the-shelf" products like t-shirts or computer bags — items that followed universal standards. The game began to change
Your China Manufacturing Agreement Should Be in Chinese This post explains why having your China manufacturing contract should always be in Chinese. The Importance of Language in China Manufacturing Contracts International contracts involve parties from different countries and are typically written in two languages. Most of the contracts we draft for our clients doing business
