Olivier Pire

Olivier Pire is a Senior Consultant established in Shanghai with more than 17 years of expertise in China Sourcing and Trade. His expertise is mostly required by foreign corporations and individuals engaged with China manufacturers and traders.

HOW TO RESOLVE TRADE DISPUTES WITH CHINESE SUPPLIERS

A Step-by-Step Guide to Protect Your Investment What is a Trade Dispute? How to get a refund from a Chinese company? A trade dispute arises when two parties involved in a commercial transaction disagree on the terms of their agreement or the execution of those terms. These disagreements can pertain to product quality, payment terms, […]

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3 WAYS TO VERIFY MY CHINESE SUPPLIER IS THE MANUFACTURER (AND NOT A TRADER)

Introduction Outsourcing through a trader can offer certain advantages, such as reduced workload, shorter delivery times, and lower minimum order quantities (MOQs). However, it also presents negative sides like higher unit prices, and less adaptive quality and features. Most businesses prefer to work directly with manufacturers to ensure better control over quality and cost, being

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NNN AGREEMENT VS. TRADEMARK IN CHINA – PROS & CONS

Introduction When conducting business in China, protecting your intellectual property, brand and trade secrets is crucial. Two common methods used by foreign companies are NNN agreements and Trademark registrations. NNN Agreement An NNN Agreement (Non-Disclosure, Non-Use, Non-Circumvention) is a contractual document designed to protect a company’s confidential information and trade secrets when engaging with manufacturers

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