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Purchase agreements vs purchase orders
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyMore than once, when I review Purchase Agreements (PA) that buyers have already signed with his or her supplier, I’ve found that actually what he signed is a Purchase Order (PO). Purchase agreements vs purchase orders: What’s the difference? A Purchase Agreement is an agreement signed by both buyer and supplier focused mainly on duty […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from October 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere 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 10.2.2013 to 11.7.2013 Learn how to protect an idea from copycats What are the main issues when sourcing? Why […]
3 protections registering trademarks in China will grant you!
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyWe all know we must register our trademark in China to get any legal protection. But what specific protection can be expected? According to the revised Trademark Law, there are three kinds in total: 1. Trademark. It’s not allowed to use the same or similar sign with a registered trademark in the same or similar […]
Is dealing with a Hong Kong company safer?
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyWhile discussing how to protect yourself against trade fraud, one of our clients said: “I prefer dealing with a Hong Kong company, it’s safer, at least.” However, among all frauds I’ve heard about, half of the victims sent money to an HK account. Safe or not depends on what kind of HK company it is. […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from September 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere 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 9.2.2013 to 10.1.2013 Why is my domestic supplier charging China VAT? Can I get compensation for a missed delivery? Safe […]
PRC Releases New Trademark Amendment, Violators Face Fines: ~500K USD
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyChina’s top legislature– Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) adopted an amendment to the Trademark Law which went into effect on 30th of August, 2013. The amendment, raises the compensation ceiling for trademark infringement to 3 million RMB (about 500,000 US dollars), six times the previous limit, it also includes clauses that will […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from Summer 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere 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 Summer 7.3.2013 to 9.1.2013 Ask the experts Does the NDA protect me? Will my ideas be stolen? Common Mistake: Releasing […]
Too good to be true, rings true, when buying from or selling to China!
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyNothing is as it seems in China When I wrote blogs about protecting yourself while sourcing in China, I got a call from an overseas client who was trying to sell his wine to China. He told me he would fly to China to sign a contract with his buyer. The Chinese buyer approached the company […]
China sourcing: Be smart when drawing up contracts
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyThis morning, I spoke with a client. He said he needs a simple supply contract to use for his sourcing business in China. I sent him a checklist, so that he can let me know what he expects the contract to specify. He replied that he needed quick advice, he can’t sit and write all […]
Great China sourcing content worth reading from June 2013
/0 Comments/in China Business Blog /by Mike BellamyHere 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 6.4.2013 to 7.2.2013 Ask the experts What do MOB and FOB Mean? Importing Food and Country FDA Registration Requirments. What […]