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Trademark Squatting in China: How to Protect Your Brand from Bad-Faith Registrations
Trademark squatting affected an estimated 12% of Fortune 500 brands entering China. Learn prevention strategies and three legal remedies for recovery.
China Trademark Registration: A 5-Step Guide for Foreign Brands in 2026
China trademark registration follows a first-to-file system. Without a registered Chinese trademark, your brand has no legal protection. Follow this 5-step process.
How to Register Intellectual Property in China: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for Foreign Companies
Foreign companies can register IP in China through three patent types. Compare invention patents, utility models, and design patents on timeline, cost, and enforcement.
Remote Factory Audit in China: How to Verify a Supplier Without Traveling
You can verify a Chinese factory without flying to China. Here's a 5-step remote audit process using video calls, third-party inspectors, document verification, and sample testing.
China Factory Audit Checklist: 12 Points to Verify Before You Sign a Supplier Contract
A China factory audit should verify more than product quality. Here's a 12-point checklist covering legal status, production capacity, labor compliance, and financial health.
Closing a China Representative Office: The 6-Month Deregistration Process
Closing a China Representative Office is a 6-month process involving tax clearance, debt resolution, and deregistration with multiple agencies. Here's how to plan your RO exit.