China Joint Venture Lessons The China Economic Review recently featured an article by Steve Dickinson [a former China lawyer with our law firm, who retired in 2021] on the Danone-Wahaha dispute, an outgrowth of a presentation he gave at JP Morgan on China joint ventures. The article, titled Danone v. Wahaha: The lessons to be
Doing business in China? Register your trademarks before entering the market. Learn why China’s first-to-file system cost Ferrari its iconic horse logo—and how to protect your brand.
Learn the essential rules of China toasting etiquette for business banquets. Discover how to give respectful, culturally appropriate toasts that build trust and long-term relationships with Chinese partners.
Learn why standard NDAs don't work in China and how China-specific NNN Agreements—non-disclosure, non-compete, non-circumvent contracts—offer superior protection for your IP. Essential for manufacturers and anyone doing business in China.
In China everything can and is faked, even the JeAbsolutely fascinating story in today's Washington Post, entitled, Sold on a Stereotype: In China, a genre of self-help books purports to tell the secrets of making money "the Jewish way". Seems the Chinese think very highly of Jews, both for their perceived ability as businesspeople, and for their honesty and family values. China has some 50+ books focusing on emulating the Jewish path to success.
A reflection on Gibson Guitar’s shift from Kalamazoo to China, exploring how one iconic brand mirrors the broader hollowing out of American manufacturing—and the evolving landscape of global production.
A reflection on Shenzhen's public shaming of prostitutes, exploring its legal, social, and political implications—and how public backlash may mark a shift in China's evolving views on human rights and rule of law.
Five essential steps to reduce your international OEM manufacturing risks—from IP protection to written contracts. Practical guidance for small and mid-sized businesses looking to avoid costly mistakes abroad."
Two real-world China IP horror stories and five essential strategies for protecting your intellectual property when doing business in China.
