Insider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Design Patents...
Time Frame for a Design Patent The total procedure depends on the project scope and national holidays, but the average project takes at 8 months from the time the application is submitted to the point...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Utility Patents...
Process for the registration of a utility patent in China Search the government database to ensure the IP is not already registered by another party. Organize the technical translations and prepare all...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Utility Patents...
Time Frame for a Utility Patent The total procedure depends on the project scope and national holidays, but the average project takes 8 months from the time the application is submitted to the point...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Invention Patents...
Documents required by a lawyer from the client for an Invention Patent Forward to the lawyer the patent application you have submitted in your home market. If you are submitting in China first, the...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Invention Patents...
Time Frame for an Invention Patent The total procedure depends on the project scope and national holidays, but the average project takes at least 32 months from the time the application is submitted to...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: Contracts & Purchase Orders (Part 14)
On behalf of the client, a China based lawyer can prepare new contracts from scratch based on proven templates or they can simply review your existing documents and offer a legal opinion. For new...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: Dispute Resolution: Introduction &...
Typical Dispute Resolution Project Steps Step One: Confirm if you are dealing with a scam or a legit entity If it’s a scam, your options depend on the amount of money involved If over $30,000, it...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: Dispute Resolution: Fee Structure...
Fee Structure The following fees are listed in “RMB” which is the Chinese currency also known as “CNY” or “Chinese Yuan”. Payment may be made in any major currency at the day’s given exchange rate....
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: Having a lawyer on retainer: Costs...
Having China-based, English-speaking legal counsel on retainer is a cost effective way to avoid pitfalls and ensure your business strategy is sound. Counsel is not only there to get you out of the...
View ArticleA very unique marketing message: Chinese salesman offers tips on how buyers...
Today I received an email from a Chinese salesperson named Peter Lou at a metal fabrication factory introducing his firm in hopes I would consider placing an order. I get a lot of emails like that,...
View ArticleThe 6 best blog posts about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Best of Asia Quality Focus Blog I have the honor of serving on the board of directors for the inspection agency Asia Quality Focus. In this capacity I have gotten to know their team of researchers...
View ArticleIf your IP is being violated, it is most likely taking place in these 9...
In China when we talk about “the Notorious BIG” we may not be referring to a dearly departed large rapper and friend of Puff Daddy. Nope, when it comes to China sourcing we are referring to the...
View ArticleTop Blog Posts of the Month related to Sourcing, QC, Legal and Supply China...
Best of CSIC network 5.8.2014 to 5.29.2014 Editor’s Picks from Sourcing & Supply China Management Blog Posts Negotiation, Contracts and Payments – The Ultimate Guide What I told CNN about China...
View Article9 costly mistakes commonly made by small buyers
Thanks to the internet it is fairly easy for a small buyer to place an order direct to an Asia supplier. Starting an online store or small business has never been easier. But the sad fact is that most...
View ArticleHow to source when there is a lack of trust and ethics
Back in 2011, I wrote the blog post “ya can’t truss it” – status of China sourcing ethics. Based on that year’s business scandals and general abuse of the international buyer, I downgraded my China...
View ArticleWhen does it make sense to process Chinese VAT rebates in-house?
A European friend of mine is based on China and runs a sourcing agency. The following are excerpts from our discussion on the pros and cons of setting up in-house VAT rebate facilities in China. I’ve...
View Article4 amazing advantages of using a Hong Kong holding company when investing in...
Question: While I was exploring setting up my own factory in China, I noticed most investors first set up a HK holding company which then owns the China based entity. Why don’t the foreign investors...
View Article5 great blog posts about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Best of AQF’s Quality Control Blog for May and June 2014 The Quality Control Blog is written by the Asia Quality Focus (AQF) team to share its experience and know-how about quality assurance and how to...
View ArticleTop Blog Posts June 2014 related to Sourcing, QC, Legal and Supply China...
Best of CSIC network 6.1.2014 to 7.4.2014 Editor’s Picks From Sourcing & Supply China Management Blog Posts 9 costly mistakes commonly made by small buyers 4 amazing advantages of using a Hong Kong...
View ArticleBeware of this very common mistake when selecting products to buy from China
“XXX famous brand is made in China. I’ll buy them in bulk from a Chinese wholesaler or factory on the cheap and get rich!” buying famous brands factory direct in China. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! At least...
View Article3rd Party Assembly and VAT planning
Quoted FOB and EXW by the Chinese supplier. Who pays the VAT in these circumstances? Who can apply for the refund? Marisa in S. Florida writes in to explain her situation and ask her VAT questions: Hi...
View ArticleCompliance in China. Challenges of Transparency, Interpretation & Enforcement.
Compliance is one of the biggest challenges facing foreign companies operating in China. While there is a law/policy/regulation/suggested standard promulgated by Beijing for almost every aspect of...
View Article6 posts worth reading about QC & Quality Assurance in Asia
Here is an insider’s look at important issues relating to quality control and auditing in Asia. The inspection agency Asia Quality Focus (AQF) has a blog called the “quality control blog” which is...
View ArticleChina Sourcing Update: More Scams Exposed + How to Source Safe + Insider’s...
China Sourcing Update: More Scams Exposed + How to Source Safe + Insider’s Look at Product Liability Issues If you are importing from China, you may be asking questions like: Does the factory have...
View ArticleLearn How one Scammer Made Off with a Ton of Money + Tips for Effective PO’s...
OCTOBER 2014 Sourcing Newsletter In this month’s newsletter we take an insider’s look at how to get support drafting Purchase Orders + Advanced Sourcing Tutorials now have their own YouTube...
View ArticleNovember Newsletter: Import-Export Secrets in China & More Blacklisted Suppliers
Nov 2014: China Sourcing Newsletter During the past two months, I hosted 9 conferences on China business in Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Melbourne to a combined audience of 1200 professional buyers. I...
View ArticleHow to find the right suppliers, trading companies and service providers
Professional Buyers. Professional Video Blog at the “Mike Bellamy China” YouTube Channel Exclusive Video: Raw footage of “How to find the right suppliers, trading companies and service providers?”...
View ArticleExclusive Video: Q&A from the International Sourcing Conference
Professional Buyers. Professional Video Blog at the “Mike Bellamy China” YouTube Channel Bonus Video: Q&A from Global Sources’ China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong (Oct 2014) Link:...
View ArticleTop Content: Blogs and Videos: Sourcing, QC, Legal and SCM
Best of CSIC network 11.4.2014 to 12.1.2014 Top Blog Posts of the Month related to Sourcing, QC, Legal and Supply Chain Management Editor’s Picks from Sourcing & Supply Chain Management Blog Posts...
View ArticleTips for making the most of a visit to a sourcing fair or trade show
Professional Buyers. Professional Video Blog at the “Mike Bellamy China” YouTube Channel How to make the most of a China trade show Video file: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P0MHlqvimM Exclusive...
View ArticleHow to budget for factory direct sourcing projects
Professional Buyers. Professional Video Blog at the “Mike Bellamy China” YouTube Channel Know your all in costs! Learn how to budget for factory direct sourcing. video link:...
View ArticleExclusive Video Tutoral: China Sourcing/ Project Management
Professional Buyers. Professional Video Blog at the “Mike Bellamy China” YouTube Channel How to manage China sourcing projects? Project Management Tips Video Link:...
View ArticleChinese don’t trust Made-in-China, why would you?
Is China cleaning up the fake products? China Daily reports that 76% of China’s luxury consumption happens overseas. Even more telling is that while overall luxury consumption is down, the portion of...
View ArticleLess than 40% of goods sold online in China are authentic!
Alibaba is in the news again for the wrong reasons. According to this China Daily article, an inspection by the Chinese government carried out between August and October showed the following: less than...
View ArticlePoor quality, Counterfeits, Bribery, Ethics…how bad is it really in China?
Poor quality, Counterfeits, Bribery, Ethics…how bad is it really in China? In the big picture, I think the situation is improving. Factories are getting better at communications and quality control....
View ArticleWhy suppliers intentionally ship defective products?
Excerpts from my interview with Thomson Reuters covering the impact of the economic slowdown, rising costs & payment issues when China sourcing. suppliers ship defects to lock in future orders from...
View ArticleLearn how an elite group of RMB trading hubs can save you 8% on your China...
In our blog post “Pay suppliers in RMB and save big” we explained how Chinese suppliers commonly build a “buffer” into dollar-denominated contracts to guard against exchange rate risk. This buffer is...
View ArticleTop 4 questions asked of the CSIC in 2013
As the year comes to an end, I thought it a good time to share with our readers the 4 most commonly asked questions from the 2013 CSIC mail bag. How do I confirm the seller is legitimate? How do I...
View ArticleFree tools for due diligence (China’s courts compile first ever blacklist)
When selecting a supplier or business partner in China, it’s a wise move to do some due diligence and determine if they have been involved in any lawsuits. The last thing you want to do is end up...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: Introduction to the series (Part 1)
When it comes to China business law, three questions are commonly asked by international business people: How do I protect my Intellectual Property? What should be in the contract? How much do lawyers...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Introduction...
China is a “first to register” rather than “first to market” system. Let’s say you have product made in China under your brand and you have registered that brand in your home country. Registration in...
View ArticleQuality Control Agents: An insider’s look at their fee structure (part 1)
You can divide the China inspection agents into two groups: Sourcing Agents and Inspection Agents. Sourcing Agents Sourcing agents often do inspections and audits as part of their supply chain...
View ArticleDon’t end up looking like an Ass in the year of the Horse
Chinese holidays can impact your supply chain and make you look bad in the eyes of your customers.With the Chinese New Year holiday rapidly approaching, I want to offer a behind the scenes look at what...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Copyrights...
The main procedure to register a copyright in China is as follows: Search the government database to ensure the IP is not already registered by another party. Organize the technical translations and...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Copyrights (Time...
Time Frame The total procedure depends on the project scope and national holidays, but the average project takes at three to six months from the time the application is submitted to the point where the...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Trademarks...
The procedure for registration of a trademark in China is as follows: Search in the database of China Trademark Office (CTO) to make sure the trademark has not previously been registered. Organize the...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Trademarks (Time...
Time Frame The total procedure depends on the project scope and national holidays, but the average project takes 18 months from the time the application is submitted to the point where the IP is...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Introduction to...
There are three types of patent in China. The first is the invention patent that protects technical solution relating to a product, a process or improvement. A successful invention patent filing will...
View ArticleInsider’s look at legal services in China: IP Registration: Design Patents...
Process for the registration of a design patent in China Search the government database to ensure the IP is not already registered by another party. Organize the technical translations and prepare all...
View ArticleQC: At which stage of production should you do quality control?
Guest Post: By Kevin Lee: Co-founder of Asianconn International I am going to start this blog like an America TV commercial just to make it more entertaining rather than depressing. Are you tired of...
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