IP deals rarely fail because someone forgot to file a trademark. They fail because of small operational gaps that compound over time.

Last week we wrote about how attorney-client privilege can be lost in domestic M&A when brokers, consultants, and other non-legal advisors are pulled into legal communications.

This post started as an email. We were preparing to mediate a large cross-border litigation matter for a Vietnamese client.

Licensing to Chinese companies is surging. In the first half of this year, our law firm handled more China licensing agreements than in any prior full year.

You have a strong business idea and you are ready to launch. One of the first, and most consequential, decisions you will make is which entity structure...

In today's AI driven economy, trade secrets often represent a company's core competitive advantage. Yet many businesses spend far more time and money protecting trademarks...

In 2000, if you were doing business in China, survival—let alone success—required being there. In person. In the factories. In the boardrooms.

Understanding the full cost of legal services in Spain requires looking beyond attorney fees to include court costs, notary charges, VAT, procurador fees, translations, and potential adverse-cost exposure.

When a trademark dispute heats up, most businesses reflexively escalate. A cease and desist letter arrives, someone feels accused, leadership gets protective, and the default becomes to fight.

Your first American customer sends you a $50,000 purchase order.

Our recent post, I-9 Compliance in an Era of Heightened Enforcement, outlined key risks and best practices for employers to pay meticulous attention to I-9 procedures. With increased audits in today's enforcement climate...

The cannabis industry is one of the most lawsuit-heavy sectors in the country.

In Part 1, we explored the strategic decision-making behind exiting China, including how to recognize the red flags that may signal it's time to leave. Part 2 examined the mechanics of the legal and bureaucratic...

Vietnam has become a key manufacturing and consumer market in Asia, with a fast-growing middle class and an increasingly sophisticated legal framework for intellectual property.

Protecting your brand internationally is essential to prevent counterfeiting, unauthorized use, and legal conflicts.

This is part one of a two-part series on the growing legal risks U.S. companies face when importing from China.

The AUCL is one of China's two cornerstone competition statutes, alongside the Anti-Monopoly Law. It governs market conduct rather than structure...

Yesterday’s post explained why the overseas sales shortcut so often backfires: a company calls someone a contractor, agent, or distributor, but the relationship underneath does not match the label.

One of our international trade lawyers once had a client who claimed to have shifted its manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam.

Navigating the complexities of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) can be challenging. This comprehensive FAQ addresses common questions and legal considerations...