China NNN Agreement or Trademark Registration? You Usually Need Both
A China trademark protects your brand against third parties. An NNN Agreement controls how its signers use disclosed information. Learn when you need each.
China NNN Agreements: Why a Western NDA Is Usually the Wrong Tool
Standard NDAs fall short for China manufacturing. China NNN Agreements protect against non-use, disclosure, and circumvention.
Manufacturing in China: China Trademark Registration Should Be the First Thing You Do
Manufacturing in China requires a China trademark. Learn why early filing protects your brand and business.
AI Didn't Replace Lawyers. It Gave Us the 48-Page Contract.
AI can draft contracts in seconds. But longer, contradictory agreements can create disputes and more legal work. Why legal judgment still matters.
China Manufacturing Contracts: When One Agreement Is Not Enough
China manufacturing contracts can fail when NNN, tooling, development, and production terms are blurred. Learn when one agreement is enough and when it is not.
International IP Protection for Startups: What to Protect and Where
nternational IP protection can drain a startup’s budget. Learn how to prioritize trademarks, patents, trade secrets, contracts, and countries based on where the business actually makes and spends money.
DDP Shipping Risks: What Boise Cascade’s Guilty Plea Means for U.S. Buyers
DDP shipping cannot insulate a buyer from its own conduct. Boise Cascade shows how downstream purchasers can be prosecuted for ignoring signs of illegal importation.
Do I Need a China NNN Agreement or a China Manufacturing Agreement? Usually Both.
Most China manufacturing projects need both an NNN Agreement and a Manufacturing Agreement. Learn when to use each and what each should cover.
How to Stop China-Based Domain Name Theft
Prevent Chinese cybersquatting. We detail the legal strategies & arbitration steps needed to reclaim stolen domain names and brand identity.
Foreign Contractors and Distributors: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you have ever wanted to know about international distribution relationships, their contracts and independent contractors
China Supply Chain Restructuring: Legal Traps in Moving, Selling, or Exiting China
China supply chain restructuring requires early legal planning. Learn the key regulatory, IP, tax, payment, and deal risks foreign companies should address.
Can You Subpoena a Chinese Company? What You Need to Know About China Discovery
Can you subpoena a Chinese company? Why U.S. subpoenas, Hague Evidence requests, depositions, and discovery against Chinese companies often fail.