40 min
IP Protection when buying from China (Feat. Dan Harris, China Law Blog) China Manufacturing Decoded
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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 and manufacture in China; a key topic being keeping IP safe when purchasing from Chinese suppliers.
So in this episode, we delve into Dan's decades of assisting Western companies navigate doing business with Chinese suppliers and get his tips on common IP risks and steps you can take to protect your business.
Show Sections
00:00 - Greetings and introduction
03:27 - What are the major risks to IP concerning working with Chinese companies that Western businesses should look out for?
07:58 - Western companies consistently underestimate the risks of their technology and IP being used against them.
13:39 - Has the Chinese legal system evolved for the better (or worse) regarding IP protection?
20:11 - Protection 1: The right partner.
28:11 - Protection 2: The right contract.
30:21 - Protection 3. The right protections.
38:26 - Wrapping up.
Related content...
Great reads from China Law Blog:
China NNN Agreements: The Ten Most Asked Questions Answered
China Trademark Protection: Is Your Chinese Manufacturer a Friend or a Foe?
How to Avoid China Manufacturing Problems: A Primer
China Due Diligence: NOT Optional
You should also check out these resources from Sofeast:
Sofeast's FREE guide: IP Protection in China when Developing Your New Product [Importer’s Guide]
Video presentation: Legal Agreements & Tools Used By Manufacturers For Protecting Product IP
Sofeast Combined Supplier Due Diligence Checks (Best Results & Value)
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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 and manufacture in China; a key topic being keeping IP safe when purchasing from Chinese suppliers.
So in this episode, we delve into Dan's decades of assisting Western companies navigate doing business with Chinese suppliers and get his tips on common IP risks and steps you can take to protect your business.
Show Sections
00:00 - Greetings and introduction
03:27 - What are the major risks to IP concerning working with Chinese companies that Western businesses should look out for?
07:58 - Western companies consistently underestimate the risks of their technology and IP being used against them.
13:39 - Has the Chinese legal system evolved for the better (or worse) regarding IP protection?
20:11 - Protection 1: The right partner.
28:11 - Protection 2: The right contract.
30:21 - Protection 3. The right protections.
38:26 - Wrapping up.
Related content...
Great reads from China Law Blog:
China NNN Agreements: The Ten Most Asked Questions Answered
China Trademark Protection: Is Your Chinese Manufacturer a Friend or a Foe?
How to Avoid China Manufacturing Problems: A Primer
China Due Diligence: NOT Optional
You should also check out these resources from Sofeast:
Sofeast's FREE guide: IP Protection in China when Developing Your New Product [Importer’s Guide]
Video presentation: Legal Agreements & Tools Used By Manufacturers For Protecting Product IP
Sofeast Combined Supplier Due Diligence Checks (Best Results & Value)
Get in touch with us
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Send us a tweet @sofeast
Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB
Contact us via Sofeast's contact page
Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Subscribe to the podcast
There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please:
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Spotify
TuneIn
Amazon Podcasts
Deezer
iHeartRADIO
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40 min