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Tariff Cheaters Beware: A $24 Million Reminder That YOUR Competitors Are Watching

USA - June 25 2025 Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Island Industries v. Sigma Corp that delivers a clear warning to companies…

Sinosure Debt Collection: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Protect Your Company

China - June 24 2025 If Sinosure—or one of its aggressive U.S.-based collection agents—is coming after you, stop everything and speak to experienced counsel immediately.

Sourcing Agent Deceptions: How to Spot, Stop and Prevent International Manufacturing Scams

China, Global, USA - June 23 2025 How to Spot, Stop & Prevent Sourcing Agent Deception A U.S. home goods company recently discovered they had overpaid $2.4 million over three…

Who Should Own Your Trademarks: You or Your Company?

China, USA - June 18 2025 When launching a business, registering a trademark in the countries where you operate (including where you manufacture) is often, and wisely, one of…

The High Cost of “Free” Legal Advice: Why AI, Forums, and Blogs Aren’t Your Lawyer for International Business

Global - June 17 2025 Years ago, a Canadian company called me in a panic. Chinese authorities had just raided their office, shut down their manufacturing facility, and…

When to Register Your China Trademark: The Goldilocks Principle

China - June 16 2025 When it comes to China trademark registration, timing is everything. File too late, and someone else might beat you to your own brand. File too early…

China Manufacturer Copying You? Why a Trademark Beats an NNN Agreement Every Time

China, Global, USA - June 15 2025 Unfortunately, writing an NNN Agreement after your manufacturer has copied your products is the equivalent of shutting the barn door after all the…

The Madrid System for Trademarks: Powerful, But Not Always the Right Tool

Global, Spain - June 10 2025 The Madrid System for Trademarks: Powerful, But Not Always the Right Tool The Madrid System for trademarks is like a chainsaw: incredibly powerful in…

Russia’s IP Crackdown: A Warning for Brands in China

China, Russia - June 9 2025 Russia Non-Use Cancellation Actions Signal Risk for Foreign Trademark Holders in China Russia Non-Use Cancellation Actions Signal Risk for Foreign…

Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing: The 30 Essential FAQs

China, USA - June 6 2025 On May 25, we published The Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing, laying out just about everything we thought you need to know…