Serving Judgments to China-based Defendants by Mail? Think Twice
It will impede the enforcement of this judgment in China, says the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). And the MOJ is not bluffing.
It will impede the enforcement of this judgment in China, says the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). And the MOJ is not bluffing.
Can I sue Chinese companies in Belarus and then enforce a Belarussian judgment in China?
No. The Ministry of Justice is the only legal authority to receive requests for service of judicial document from abroad.
In China, you can usually only sue the supplier, not the agent.
Can I sue Chinese companies in Argentina and then enforce an Argentinian judgment in China?
Under the Hague Service Convention, this is how the service of judicial documents issued by the foreign judicial authority works in China.
If your products are counterfeited in China, they will probably be sold on e-commerce websites.
In 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court of Australia ruled to enforce a judgment of a Shanghai local court, just before 12-year limitation period expires. It marks the fifth time for an Australian court to recognize and enforce Chinese monetary judgments (Tianjin Yingtong Materials Co. Ltd. v Young [2022] NSWSC 943).
Can I sue Chinese companies in Peru and then enforce a Peruvian judgment in China?
You should find out in advance whether your business partners in China are involved in excessive litigation.
Only registered trademarks and patents in China can be protected here.
Can I sue Chinese companies in Brazil and then enforce a Brazilian judgment in China?
This is a red flag. It means that you should verify the Chinese enterprise before signing the contract.
If I pay a Chinese supplier from my bank account A, can I ask the Chinese company to pay to my bank account B when it refunds me?
Can I sue Chinese companies in the UAE and then enforce a UAE judgment in China?
If you only have the English name of a Chinese company, it is difficult for you to file a complaint or lawsuit against it. However, if this English name comes from the Chinese company’s bank account in China, it is OK.
There is usually no obstacle if a Chinese company refunds you using its foreign funds. However, if it makes a payment to you outside China using its domestic funds, the payment shall be subject to foreign exchange control of China.
If the company does not have the human resources to match the deal, you may be defrauded.
Yes. If you send a demand letter to your Chinese debtor, you can improve the success rate of debt collection, although it is not guaranteed every time.
Can I sue Chinese companies in South Korea and then enforce a South Korean court judgment in China?