Conducting Business in China

Lei Mei is the managing partner of Mei & Mark LLP, a Washington, DC based intellectual property and litigation law firm. A Chinese native and graduate of Duke University Law School, Mr. Mei counsels large and emerging companies in the U.S. and China regarding IP issues and strategies, drawing from his unique experience in business, technology, and law.

"In Conducting Business in China, Lei Mei brings fresh perspectives to the complicated interplay between the many business, legal, and cultural aspects of doing business in China. Practical, thought-provoking, and engaging, this gem of a book describes a paradigm shift in the way U.S. businesses look at the intellectual property landscape in China. Those who read and study it carefully will richly benefit from the author's wisdom and unique insights. Thisbook is a must read for anyone dealing with IP issues in China!" --Gary M. Hnath, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP"Easy to read and packed with practical insight from the author's personal experience. Insights span cultural, relationship, business and intellectual property and add up to a very useful introduction to doing business in China." --Duncan Bucknell, Think IP Strategy

• Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Chapter 1 IP Practice in the New Global Economy ; Chapter 2 China's IP System and Trade Regulations ; I. Introduction ; II. Rise of the Chinese Economy ; III. Evolution of the Chinese IP System ; A. China's Official IP Strategy ; B. Chinese Patent Law ; C. Chinese Trademark Law ; D. Chinese Copyright Law ; E. Chinese IP Practice ; IV. Trade Regulations ; A. Law Against Unfair Competition ; B. Pricing Law ; C. Anti-Monopoly Law ; V. Conclusion ; Chapter 3 Learning Business and Legal Cultures in China ; I. Introduction ; II. Framework of the Social Network in China ; III. Business and Legal Culture in China ; A. Business Culture ; B. Legal Culture ; IV. Learning the Chinese Way ; A. Common Misconceptions ; B. Five Dos ; C. Five Don'ts ; V. Conclusion ; Chapter 4 IP Conflicts in Sino-U.S. Business Transactions ; I. Introduction ; II. Overview of IP Conflicts ; III. Case Studies ; A. The CD/DVD Industry ; B. The Digital TV Industry ; C. The Telecommunications Industry ; D. The Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries ; IV. Trend in IP Conflicts ; V. Conclusion ; Chapter 5 Extracting IP Values in Cross-Border Transactions ; I. Introduction ; II. Leading Edge Technologies ; III. China-Centric IP Practice ; A. Patent Portfolio Management ; B. Technology Transfer and Licensing ; C. Patent Litigation in Federal Courts ; D. Section 337 Investigation ; IV. Deficiencies in the Traditional Business Model ; V. Conclusion ; Chapter 6 Understanding Business Implications of International ; IP Practice ; I. Introduction ; II. Business Implications of International IP Practice ; A. Leverage of the Chinese Market ; B. Impact of the Government's Involvement ; III. Case Studies ; A. Chint v. Schneider ; B. Holley Communications v. Samsung Electronics ; C. Apple iPhone and iPad Trademarks in China ; D. Siemens in China ; IV. Conclusion ; Chapter 7 Developing IP Strategies for Structuring Successful ; Business Deals ; I. Introduction ; II. Rethinking of the IP Practice in the New Age ; III. A Business-Oriented Approach: Finding a Win-Win Situation ; A. Three General Lessons Regarding Doing Business ; in China ; B. Five Ways U.S. Companies Can Benefit from China's ; IP Policies ; IV. IP Strategies for Structuring Successful Business Deals ; A. China-Inbound Transactions ; B. China-Outbound Transactions ; V. Conclusion ; Chapter 8 Future of the China-Related IP Practice ; Appendices ; Appendix A: Patent Law of the People's Republic of China ; Appendix B: Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China ; Appendix C: Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China ; Appendix D: Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China ; Index