I plan to manufacture in China but not sell there, should I still register my IP there?

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Full Question On one of your video tutorials you mentioned the importance of protecting IP. And you said you had some lawyers you could recommend. Although our product will not sell in China, am I correct in thinking that you would still recommend registering it there?

Answer Yes, I strongly suggest you register you IP in China because it is not expensive and it offers real protection. If you don’t register, you are totally exposed. Here are some links on the subject:

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