by ahsiao | Sep 26, 2018 | Publications, Webinars & Events
One of the most common questions I’ve received is about PO (“purchase orders”). Specifically: Should I sign a formal contract with my Chinese manufacturer or is a PO sufficient? Must the contract be written in Chinese? Is a PO better or a contract better? I am not a...
by ahsiao | Sep 20, 2018 | Webinars & Events
My last speaking gig this year with the USPTO China IP Road Show will take place in New York. Interestingly, this is also where my IP career started. I still remember those days when I watched the rats chasing each other at the 5th AVE subway station and getting my...
by ahsiao | Sep 17, 2018 | Webinars & Events
One of the many good things that came with speaking at #USPTO China roadshows was the opportunity to visit many cities and get a feel for the city’s vibe and people. In #Iowa, cars still stop for pedestrians. In #Kansas, people still hold doors open for strangers....
by ahsiao | Apr 30, 2018 | Webinars & Events
I am very honored and excited to have been invited to speak at the China IP Road Shows hosted by the USPTO. The speaker list is pretty amazing: with opening/closing remarks from Conrad Wong and Cynthia Henderson (Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO) and...
by ahsiao | Apr 19, 2018 | Webinars & Events
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bernie Thompson, one of the most successful #Amazon sellers, at the Seller Velocity platform. I want to write a special shoutout to Bernie on his exceptional moderating skills. Most of the time our attention is on the...