All business people need to shield their intellectual property. After all, unscrupulous individuals are willing to steal any successful product they can. It is not only Americans who infringe on others. The problem often crosses borders. This may be because...
Honest Analysis Of Chinese-American Legal Issues
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Why is China becoming less desirable for business?
The business environment in China is seeing a downturn. Due to this, the Chinese government is working to bring more foreign companies back to the nation. The government is taking steps to make foreign investors see China as an attractive place to start up and conduct...
What is a design patent?
No matter where in the world you do business, you have to be able to protect your company's intellectual property portfolio. Unfortunately, many American business owners in China know little about design patents. Without a design patent, you may lose your ability to...
What are some tips to avoid litigation in China when doing business?
Landing in a Chinese court can be intimidating. The legal system there differs from the American system in many ways. It can be confusing to try to take your case to court in a foreign country. Your best bet is to avoid problems so that you do not end up in court. The...
3 etiquette tips for conducting business in China
Different nations have different methods of conducting business. The more you research and understand the specific practices and customs of a particular country, the less likely you are to make unintentional missteps that might make you look careless or hurt your...
How can I protect my trademark in China?
It is important to remember that registering your business trademark in the United States does not mean that other countries recognize your rights. If you wish to sell your goods in China, you must know how to legally protect your trademark there or you might discover...
What is the Hague Service Convention?
Gone are the days when entrepreneurs conducted business exclusively in their home countries. With the expansion of the global marketplace, your business may have decided to branch out into China or other places. If so, you are likely to experience an international...
Preparing for a meeting with your Chinese clients
Doing business in China has many benefits because of its large and opportunistic economy. Developing successful relationships with Chinese counterparts requires a basic knowledge of business etiquette. In preparation for a meeting with Chinese clients, you should...
Protection of intellectual property in China
The root source of the rising conflict between the United States and China is over the protection of intellectual property. More than the volume of trade itself, which is heavily in China’s favor, protection for patents, trademarks, and copyrights has long been...
Weathering the storm
The rapidly escalating trade war between the US and China is definitely going to continue to affect business for a long time to come. The first to feel it will be importers and exporters, but eventually it has to hurt everyone. There are ways of inducing pain on every...