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Protect Your IP: Strategies for Safely Sourcing Components

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In episode 277 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud explore how to avoid leaking your intellectual property (IP) when sourcing components during the product development process. While working with suppliers, especially overseas, is often necessary, it can also pose significant IP risks. This discussion breaks down the real-world scenarios, risks, and mitigation strategies to help manufacturers protect their innovations without slowing down production.

Show Sections

  • 01:31 – Why Sourcing Creates IP Risks

  • 07:02 – Real-World Example: Blender Copied by ODM

  • 16:02 – When Volume Triggers Curiosity

  • 21:06 – Why Total Secrecy Isn’t Always Realistic

  • 27:06 – Partial Disclosure & Engineering Workarounds

  • 33:04 – Vetting, Trust, and Strategic Disclosure

  • 39:17 - Wrapping Up

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In episode 277 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud explore how to avoid leaking your intellectual property (IP) when sourcing components during the product development process. While working with suppliers, especially overseas, is often necessary, it can also pose significant IP risks. This discussion breaks down the real-world scenarios, risks, and mitigation strategies to help manufacturers protect their innovations without slowing down production.

Show Sections

  • 01:31 – Why Sourcing Creates IP Risks

  • 07:02 – Real-World Example: Blender Copied by ODM

  • 16:02 – When Volume Triggers Curiosity

  • 21:06 – Why Total Secrecy Isn’t Always Realistic

  • 27:06 – Partial Disclosure & Engineering Workarounds

  • 33:04 – Vetting, Trust, and Strategic Disclosure

  • 39:17 - Wrapping Up

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