Las marcas registradas internacionales, bien. Las patentes internacionales, mal. El título de esta entrada es una simplificación excesiva destinada a demostrar una idea o, más exactamente, a desmentir un mito. No sabría decirte cuántas veces he visto a empresas entusiasmarse con la idea de gastarse un dineral en conseguir una patente y restar importancia a mi sugerencia de invertir una pequeña cantidad
En lo que respecta a China, es recomendable que registres las marcas que utilizas, te protejas contra los usurpadores y las registres en varias clases.
Cuando Xi Jinping asumió el cargo en 2013, yo —al igual que muchos otros— esperaba que su liderazgo mejorara la trayectoria de China. Pero con el paso del tiempo, mi optimismo se fue desvaneciendo a medida que el país se volvía más represivo y los espacios de los que antes disfrutaba empezaron a desaparecer. En 2013 vivía en Shenzhen. Cada vez que leía en los medios occidentales las esperanzas de que Xi pudiera
Imagina que quieres registrar «Big Dork» como marca comercial en China, pero te la rechazan porque otra persona ya es titular de «Big Work». ¿Absurdo? Bienvenido al peculiar mundo de la legislación china en materia de marcas, donde la oficina de marcas y los tribunales suelen llegar a conclusiones radicalmente diferentes sobre lo que constituye una marca «confusamente similar». Para complicar las cosas
The Legal Survival Guide for Product Sourcing Consultants You have spent months finding the perfect manufacturer for your product buying client. The first shipment arrives, and everything looks great, and your client is thrilled. Then, six months later, your client calls in a panic—their product is being counterfeited and sold worldwide. Who do they blame?
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China On February 12, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (“MDI”) from China. MDI is a class of isocyanates derived from aniline. MDI is a versatile chemical intermediate that is used as an input in a wide range of
Protecting Your Business From YOUR China Factory Chinese factories are increasingly selling products directly to consumers, especially in industries hit hard by tariffs, tariff threats, and shifting geopolitical tensions. As manufacturers lose foreign buyers due to global supply chain changes, many are seizing the chance to create and market their own products—often in direct competition
Selling Your Products into China I recently spoke with a client, a successful manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, who was wrestling with a familiar dilemma: how to best engage with the Chinese market. They’d been exploring various options, from joint ventures to wholly foreign-owned entities, but felt increasingly overwhelmed by the complexities and risks involved.
The China Tariffs Are Here to Stay The trade war with China is escalating. Tariffs are rising, impacting hundreds of billions in imports—businesses must act now. This post outlines the reasons behind the enduring tariffs on Chinese goods and provides actionable strategies to safeguard your business. Geopolitical and Economic Drivers of Continued Tariffs For years
The New Trump Tariffs Tariffs are a powerful tool for reshaping international trade and protecting domestic industries. However, their effects invariably ripple across entire supply chains, impacting foreign manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and ultimately, consumers. With the latest Trump tariffs now in play, businesses must navigate new economic realities, legal pitfalls, and strategic challenges. This
