Monthly Archives: August 2007

Beijing: Analysis of a Left Turn

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Richard

You will appreciate this fine analysis of left turn in Beijing. With thanks to Emperor B for the onpass. Then watch a video of traffic patterns at an intersection in Guangzhou here. No, really, it’s fascinating!

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China Law Reporter Looking for Articles

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Richard

Qiang Bjornbak, editor of the ABA’s China Law Reporter, is soliciting articles on two timely topics. 1. China’s much anticipated anti-monopoly law: its major features and potential for influence upon unfair competition behaviors, such as price fixing. 2. Product safety … Continue reading →

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Kiwis Say “Blow Me Down! Poison in Kids Clothing From China?”

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Richard

In New Zealand, high-levels of formaldehyde have been found in children’s clothing imported from China. Calls are issued for Parliamentary investigations. Just how does the formaldehyde find its way into the bloodstream? Curious, but I was unaware that Kiwis ingested … Continue reading →

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Registration and Enforcement of IP Rights in Korea: A Brief Introduction (Part 4)

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Richard

[Editor's Note: We present our fourth and final installment of our review of the Korean intellectual property system. Prior installments: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Once again, let me thank Drambuieman, the author, whose bio you may read in … Continue reading →

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Audio: Baby-bibs Made in China Test Positive for Lead

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Richard

The New York Times editorializes on the safety of Chinese imports and what should be done, in its own inimitable fashion. Rich Kuslan attempts to interpret. WARNING: This podcast may contain sarcasm.

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Baby-bibs Made in China Test Positive for Lead

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Richard

Lead, again. The New York Times — “everything that fits, we print” — opines obliquely this morning on the subject of Chinese imports. Portions are intelligble. Let me endeavor to translate Times-speak to American English (I am not yet certified … Continue reading →

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Registration and Enforcement of IP Rights in Korea: A Brief Introduction (Part 3)

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Richard

[Editor's Note: We continue from Part 2.] Quicksand and Other Surprises First, a present surprise, again contrary to reputation due to the past: Korea’s IP system is largely free of corruption or domestic favoritism. In my five years of working … Continue reading →

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Mattel’s China Toy Subcontractor Commits Suicide?

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Richard

Washpost claims that Zhang Shuhong of Lee Der Industrial Co., Ltd., the leaded toy supplier to Mattel, has committed suicide. Zhang’s colleagues claim, apparently over the telephone, his death by hanging in his factory. Terrible, if true. But, true? Please, … Continue reading →

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Registration and Enforcement of IP Rights in Korea: A Brief Introduction (Part 2)

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Richard

[Editor's Note: We continue from Part I)] Basic Overview of IP Enforcement Mechanisms The first thing I can say about enforcing your IP in Korea is “forget civil courts and damages.” Such cases can be long, expensive, long, tedious, long, … Continue reading →

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Registration and Enforcement of IP Rights in Korea: A Brief Introduction (Part I)

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Richard

[Editor's Note: My scant treatment of Korea on this blog has not been intentional. Occasionally, I've dealt with the topic, blogging on fruitless plans to build highway and rail lines across the DMZ into the DPRK (North Korea); the now … Continue reading →

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