How to go about protecting intellectual property in China As the client’s purchasing agent on the ground in China, it’s not just factories that PassageMaker coordinates. For example, we often help clients register and monitor their intellectual property to ensure competitors (or sneaky suppliers) don’t gain control of the IP. Below are excerpts from communications […]
How to go about protecting intellectual property in China As the client’s purchasing agent on the ground in China, it’s not just factories that PassageMaker coordinates. For example, in the pre-production phases, we often help clients register and monitor their intellectual property to ensure competitors (or sneaky suppliers) don’t gain control of the IP. If […]
How to go about protecting intellectual property in China As the client’s purchasing agent on the ground in China, it’s not just factories that PassageMaker coordinates. For example, in the pre-production phases, we often help clients register and monitor their intellectual property to ensure competitors (or sneaky suppliers) don’t gain control of the IP. Below […]
As the client’s purchasing agent on the ground in China, it’s not just factories that PassageMaker coordinates. For example, during the product development phase, we often help clients confirm which certificates are required to sell a given product in a given market. Safety certificates are especially important for importers of electronics, toys, medical equipment and […]
In the West we say “don’t burn your bridges” In China they probably say “let the bridges you burn light the way”. In a recent China Daily article, Heavy Equipment Manufacturer LiuGong (think of a Chinese knock off of Caterpillar) proudly explains how their company, over a 50 year period, leveraged naive international buyers and […]
Back in 2011, I wrote a blog post called “seconds from sourcing disaster” using the format of the National Geographic channel program called “seconds from disaster.” Today we revisit that blog as the lessons are still applicable today. The Nat Geo show takes nightmare scenarios like plane crashes and shipwrecks and walks the viewer through […]
In a recent blog post entitled “QC: OK to be picky. But be professional” I explain that as professional buyers we need to be picky with our China suppliers. But more importantly, we need to be professional in our ability to create a written standard for our expected quality.The best way to avoid defects in […]
After a year and half, our client’s trademark was finally granted by the Trademark Office in Beijing. The client asked me: “Do you have any guidance on requirements for usage and requirements for ongoing maintenance?” Good question. It occurred to me that this is something important for people to know about, after they tried so […]
Here is a list of the most popular pieces of content from the China Sourcing Information Center. Much of the content below was created by PassageMaker staff who volunteer at the CSIC. Best of CSIC 12.3.2013 to 1.13.2014 QC: OK to be picky. But be professional. Best of Fall at Asia Quality Focus [AQF] B/L […]
2014 is fresh and so the scams will be too. Make sure you’re prepared. Here’s four ways you can best protect yourself. Be sure to register to your IP. China recognizes IP if it’s registered in China and not if it’s on the market or already registered in your home country. Find the right contract […]
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