Was just cc’ed on an email from one of my law firm’s China software licensing lawyers to a client that licenses its software through a distributor in China. Our licensing lawyer was responding to a question about registering the software
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China Representative Offices: Think Before You Leap
China Representative Offices
With so many companies becoming reluctant to go “all in on China,” our China lawyers are seeing an increase in companies looking to just “dip their toe” into China via a Representative Office.
Unfortunately, there are inherent…
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本网络研讨会专为希望在美国开展业务的中国企业家、投资者和企业而设计,意在简化您所需要了解的美国商业相关法律。
Designed for Chinese entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses looking to establish a foothold in the United States, this webinar aims to simplify the US business laws you need to know.
合伙人 Jonathan Bench 和受过中国培训律师 Emily Chen 将讨论联邦法律和州法律对建立实体企业和开展业务的重要性。我们将探讨劳动法、移民法、如何在美国筹集投资资本以及如何构建外国直接投资机会等相关复杂的问题。
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New AD/CVD Petitions: 2,4-Dichlorophoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) from China and India (AD/CVD)
New AD/CVD Petition: 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D)
On March 14, 2024, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of India. The petitions were filed…
Decoding U.S. Tariff Classifications: A Comprehensive Guide
Decoding U.S. Tariff Classifications – A Comprehensive Guide
For businesses involved in international trade, effectively navigating U.S. custom regulations can lead to significant cost savings, compliance benefits, and a smoother trade process. A key component of this process is understanding…
Chinese Manufacturers Go Abroad: New Business Relationships for a New Era
Last week, I spoke at Brigham Young University’s annual China Conference, which is now in its eighth year under BYU professor Peter Chan. This year the conference’s theme was Peace Together: Continuing a Culture of Collaboration. Professor Chan has…
China Trademark Protection: Is Your Chinese Manufacturer a Friend or a Foe?
Navigating Trademark Protection in China
When dealing with China, protecting your brand’s identity is imperative. Every month, without fail, one of my law firm’s international IP lawyers are approached by companies facing a startling reality: their Chinese manufacturers have registered…
Pick India over China: Lessons from India’s Consul General
Pivoting from China to India
Recently, India’s Consul General K. Srikar Reddy met with a group of business leaders in Salt Lake City, Utah at World Trade Center Utah to discuss increasing business relationships between Utah and India. Mr. Reddy…
Who Owns Your China Product Manufacturer and Why it Matters
The Misconception of Foreign Ownership of Chinese Factories
A common assumption among Western companies is that partnering with a Chinese manufacturer owned by a Western entity will lower risks and simplify the transaction. However, this belief is often based on…
China’s Declining Economy and the Implications for YOUR Business
China’s Economic Downturn and the Implications for YOUR Business
As economic uncertainty roils China, foreign companies operating in or with China face increasing risks. From capital controls to supply chain disruptions to Chinese companies turning against their foreign company partners,…