Quanzhou is a relevant commercial location for international buyers sourcing from China. Quanzhou has a large export-oriented manufacturing base covering footwear, textiles, consumer goods and industrial products. A dispute involving a supplier in this market should be considered in light of both the contractual relationship and the practical characteristics of the local supply chain.
Is it illegal to use the name or likeness of a deceased celebrity as one’s business name? Yesterday, the Suzhou Industrial Park Court issued a ruling. A Suzhou restaurant had named itself as the late American film star Audrey Hepburn and displayed her portrait inside the restaurant. This led to a lawsuit filed by Audrey Hepburn’s son. In the ruling, the Suzhou Industrial Park Court ordered the restaurant to immediately cease the infringement and compensate Audrey Hepburn’s son for damages amounting to RMB 200,000（30K dollars）. Under China’s Civil Code, every individual possesses personality rights. The right to one’s name and likeness constitutes a vital component of these personality rights. Therefore, using the name or likeness of a deceased public figure for promotional purposes is an illegal act. I am Attorney Lyu. If you have any legal questions, feel free to contact me. If you like my video, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe, and share it.
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Local Supply Chain Risks in Quanzhou
International buyers dealing with Quanzhou companies may be sourcing products or services connected with footwear, textiles, consumer goods, machinery and export manufacturing. Typical issues may include quality disputes, production delays, OEM disputes, non-conforming goods and payment disputes. For footwear, textile, consumer-goods and machinery transactions, buyers should pay particular attention to exact product specifications, approved samples, production tolerances, inspection arrangements and the identity of the contracting entity.
Quanzhou is located in Fujian and is supported by a dense network of export-oriented manufacturers and trading companies. For cross-border transactions, this background can be useful when assessing supplier verification, contract enforcement and dispute-resolution options.
Resolving a Supplier Dispute in Quanzhou
Where a commercial dispute has developed, an overseas buyer should avoid relying solely on informal communications. Reviewing the contract, identifying the correct legal entity, preserving documentary evidence and assessing the available dispute-resolution mechanism are usually important before deciding how to proceed.
The appropriate legal strategy depends on the specific transaction, the supplier’s conduct, the evidence available and the applicable legal framework.
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Qiang Lyu
His practice also includes China company law, intellectual property matters, and commercial contract disputes involving foreign-invested businesses and cross-border commercial activities.