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How To Fight Back Against Fake Goods In China Trade Shows

November 25, 2019

How To Fight Back Against Fake Goods In China Trade Shows

For all the talk about improvements in China's intellectual property protection, many importers are still facing very unethical behavior from their supplier base. And nowhere is it more apparent than in trade shows. The temptation for suppliers to show a customer's innovative product is often too strong. So, how to fight back against fake goods in China trade shows? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal System Tagged With: China, fake goods, IP, IP leakages, IP security, supplier management, trade fairs, trade shows

Sourcing from China 101, Part 5: Negotiating With Chinese Suppliers: The Terms you Need to Discuss

December 4, 2017

Chinese suppliers are good at detecting which purchaser is inexperienced. If that's the case, and if you are dealing with dishonest suppliers, they could think that they will be able to take advantage of you. Therefore, it is important that you come across as someone who is fully prepared. You need to know what to ask, and how to respond when a supplier is being unreasonable. Let’s have a look at the main terms you will need to discuss when negotiating with Chinese suppliers who you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sourcing from China 101, Sourcing New Suppliers, Supplier Management Tagged With: incoterms, IP, lead time, negotiation, NNN agreement, product certifications, quality standards


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