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
Beware the China Mutual NDA 1. A China Mutual NDA Will Not Help YOU Should I Sign a Mutual NDA With a China factory? Our international manufacturing lawyers get this question once a week, which is up from maybe once a year only a few years ago. Our usual answer is no, because these agreements
Reconsiderar las operaciones en China: las agencias de contratación externas A medida que las empresas extranjeras reducen sus operaciones en China para minimizar el riesgo, suelen recurrir a agencias de contratación externas para dotar de personal a sus proyectos sin necesidad de una entidad local. Sin embargo, confiar en estas empresas de selección de personal crea una importante vulnerabilidad: la pérdida de valiosa propiedad intelectual si no se establecen medidas de protección específicas. En este artículo se analiza cómo
China Trademarks and Global Political Conflicts Russia’s War and Its Impact on China Brands Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the brand risks international companies face when geopolitical conflicts force a market exit. Many companies that left Russia found their trademarks being used without their consent, leading to a devaluation of their brand. In particular, the
Lucha contra las infracciones de la propiedad intelectual en China: el poder de las cartas de cese y desistimiento. Ante el aumento de las infracciones de la propiedad intelectual en China, en un contexto de tensiones geopolíticas y de una economía en declive, muchas empresas se apresuran a proteger su propiedad intelectual. Sin embargo, las acciones legales pueden resultar lentas y costosas. Las cartas de cese y desistimiento bien redactadas suelen ofrecer una solución más rápida y asequible. El departamento de propiedad intelectual internacional de mi bufete de abogados
A China Trademark is a Terrible Thing to Waste I often get emails from people asking what my law firm charges for registering trademarks in China and I always respond by quoting our rate for a trademark analysis and stating that we will not “just” register their trademark in the category they tell us. If
The Importance of International Trademark Protection With the increasing internationalization of business and heightening geopolitical tensions, protecting your brand’s identity internationally is more important than ever. Yet many companies still fail to recognize that they need an international trademark strategy. This post outlines why neglecting global trademarks poses risks and explains how to mitigate those
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
China’s Data Security Landscape This post addresses the options foreign companies have for operating in China and protecting their critical data. The assumption is usually that there must be a technical solution that allows foreign companies to protect their private technical data in China. The problem is technical, so there must be a technical solution.
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
