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Tips for dispute resolution in China: Working with the authorities (2)
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyIn my last post about dispute resolution in China we covered: Reporting Chinese companies to the Better Business Bureau Getting help from the Chinese embassy File a report with the local police. Will your embassy in China help solve your dispute with a Chinese company? Demand Letters Let’s move on to some of the […]
Tips for dispute resolution in China: Working with the authorities (1)
/4 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyA Chinese company broke the deal, what are my options to resolve the dispute? Will the embassy or police help me? How do I sue a Chinese company? Can I collect damages? How can I avoid future disputes with my Chinese partners? And if I have disputes in the future, what can I do […]
The ultimate guide to protecting intellectual property in China – Part 2
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyWelcome to part two of ‘The ultimate guide to protecting intellectual property in China‘. In my last post I walked you through registering your IP and some ways on how to limit the exposure of your products to keep everything under wraps and protected. This time around I’m going to go into more detail […]
The ultimate guide to protecting intellectual property in China – 1
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyI know some people are worried that maybe their ideas will get knocked off in China, that if you find a supplier that supplier could become your competitor. Sometimes these factories are huge, they have distribution partners around the world and you have got this great idea… How do you avoid having your ideas […]
Dealing with business issues: Domestic vs a China-based lawyer (2)
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyMany of us are lucky enough to have engaged great lawyers back home who have successfully guided our domestic businesses over the years. But now that you are going global, are you sure your domestic lawyer has the China chops to guide your international business as well? Obviously, doing business in China is radically […]
Dealing with business issues: Domestic vs a China-based lawyer (1)
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyMany of us are lucky enough to have engaged great lawyers back home who have successfully guided our domestic businesses over the years. But now that you are going global, are you sure your domestic lawyer has the China chops to guide your international business as well? Obviously, doing business in China is radically […]
3 legal services foreign companies in China should not overlook!
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyForeign companies in China take note During my 20 years living in Asia, I’ve owned a number of different business entities in greater China, ranging from China manufacturing WFOE’s to service companies. I’ve had my share of success as well as failure in the China courts, and in this blog post I’d like to […]
How to effectively communicate with a China-based lawyer
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyGetting the most out of your China-based lawyer I’ve communicated with lawyers in English as well as in Chinese. While my Chinese is pretty good after 20 years in Asia, I still feel much more comfortable when the lawyer is fluent in English. For the sake of this article, I assume the reader doesn’t read […]
Discover the fees behind legal services for foreign companies in China
/0 Comments/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyDuring my 20 years living in Asia, I’ve owned a number of different business entities in greater China, ranging from China manufacturing WFOEs to service companies. Along the way I have dealt with lawyers based in China, back home and in HK. I’ve engaged (and dismissed) both foreign and local lawyers. China’s legal system is constantly […]
How to find an affordable lawyer in China that speaks English!
/1 Comment/in China Legal Issues Blog /by Mike BellamyMy experience answering the question “how to find an affordable lawyer in China?” During my 20 years living in Asia, I’ve owned a number of different business entities in greater China, ranging from China manufacturing WFOE’s to service companies. Along the way I have dealt with lawyers based in China, back home and in HK. […]