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IP Protection when buying from China (Feat. Dan Harris, China Law Blog) [Podcast]

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud welcomes Dan Harris, Partner of the Seattle-headquartered and globally officed Harris Sliwoski LLP and long-time writer of the China Law Blog, to the podcast! Over the years he has shared so much valuable information for importers who buy from … Continue reading →

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A Sourcing Agent Copied Your Product! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 25)

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Renaud Anjoran

Working with a sourcing agent in China can be great for overseas importers as you get to tap into their knowledge of local markets and their established relationships with (hopefully) suitable suppliers, as well as saving the time and effort … Continue reading →

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Our supplier is selling our product as their own! | Disputes with Chinese suppliers Q&A (Volume 20)

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Renaud Anjoran

Question: We received a marketing email from our Chinese supplier showing one of our products and claiming it is theirs. What can we do? This used to be more common about 15 years ago when suppliers would show their customer’s … Continue reading →

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When Is Product IP Most At Risk From Copycats? [Podcast]

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud explores some of the key situations where your product IP can be at risk by copycats, especially if you have a new, innovative, and/or popular product. In this episode, he explains when IP can be at risk, who might try … Continue reading →

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Can Getting To Market First Stop Copycats? [Podcast]

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

A recent China Law Blog article outlined why getting to market first with your new product isn’t great protection against copycats these days, especially if corners have been cut in the name of speed. Some entrepreneurs believe that skipping IP … Continue reading →

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Chinese Copycats: A Real Problem For Entrepreneurs?

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

IP protection is always a concern for businesses and entrepreneurs, especially when manufacturing an innovative new product. Chinese copycats, or fast followers, are a threat to your new product and business as these vendors may mobilize quickly to copy and … Continue reading →

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