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Tag Archives: IP protection
Freedom to Operate Analysis: Reducing Patent Infringement Risk
Imagine dedicating months, even years, to developing a groundbreaking product, only to discover it infringes on an existing patent, preventing its launch. The potential legal and financial repercussions could be devastating. This article explains why a Freedom to Operate (FTO) … Continue reading
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Tagged patents, legal protection, new product development, IP protection
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A Sourcing Agent Copied Your Product! | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 25)
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
5 Tips for Protecting Your Product IP and Business when Manufacturing in Asia
Renaud shares five helpful tips for importers who are developing and manufacturing products in Asia on how to protect your precious product idea and supply chain information (intellectual property) and guard your business against being taken advantage of, especially in … Continue reading
Our supplier is selling our product as their own! | Disputes with Chinese suppliers Q&A (Volume 20)
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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Tagged copycats, product ip, IP protection, supplier management
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Manufacturing Contract: Fear And Its Impact On Payment Terms
In this post, I’ll discuss the major risks each party is afraid of and their impact on payment terms in the context of the customer/supplier relationship, as well as where a manufacturing contract fits into the picture.
Correctly Using A Non Disclosure Non Use Non Circumvention Agreement [Podcast]
The main topic is the non-disclosure non-use non-circumvention agreement. These agreements are important legal tools for importers to use if they’re serious about protecting their business interests and product IP. But there are right and wrong ways to use them, … Continue reading
When Is Product IP Most At Risk From Copycats? [Podcast]
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
Can Getting To Market First Stop Copycats? [Podcast]
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
IP Infringement In China. What To Do If You’re A Victim?
Here’s an interesting, yet unfortunate scenario about IP infringement in China. You have designed a new product and have found a Chinese manufacturing partner (supplier) to help develop and manufacture it under a manufacturing agreement. Nothing uncommon here. But how … Continue reading
