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IP Considerations When Establishing and Managing a Supply Chain in China
22 November 2012Selecting a business partner in China can be a dicey proposition at the best of times. It is even more so now as Chinese companies face exposure to global economic turbulence. Rights holders must be vigilant to ensure their “trusted p...
Mandatory Certification Rules Could Impact Foreign High Technology Companies
22 November 2012The Chinese government may be just months away from implementing mandatory certification rules that could significantly impact high technology companies that make, sell, import or use hardware or software products relating to computer and n...
The Grey Market: A Nightmare for Multinational Companies
26 November 2012Keeping a handle on grey market goods can be a nightmare for multinational companies doing business in China. Companies must make efforts to protect their brands, or will face dilution of value, compromised distribution and pricing strategi...
Guilt Upon Accusation: New Zealand’s Copyright Law Causes an International Stir
26 November 2012Amendments to copyright legislation seldom result in national protest or marches on Parliament. However, that is exactly what has happened in New Zealand in recent weeks. In its haste to amend the law, say two lawyers at Simpson Grierson, t...