AboutMichael A. Zakkour Expertise I can answer questions about manufacturing and sourcing products in China, including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearance.
I can also answer questions about Chinese culture, cross-cultural training and understanding, China business culture and etiquette.
I can also answer questions about developing branding and marketing and sales plans for your off the shelf or OEM products.
Experience President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consulting company. Offices and factories in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo and New York.
Organizations China Institute
Asia Scoiety
Publications National magazines and newspapers.
Education/Credentials B.A. in Communications
B.A. in Marketing
Seton Hall University, South Orange New Jersey
Awards and Honors Guest lecturer at Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, New York University's Stern School of Business
Past/Present Clients JC Penney, Philip Morris, Wal-Mart and a host of small, mid size and Fortune 1000 companies.
Expert: Michael A. Zakkour Date: 6/10/2008 Subject: confidentiality agreement between designer overseas manufacture
Question I am starting a clothing line and having my garments made overseas. I know the importance of selecting a quality manufacture, but what I would like to know is how to go about building a legal confidentiality form for my manufactures to abide by, and also protecting my designs, samples and all other materials I submit to them.
Answer Hello Harold.
How your protect yourself in terms of intellectual property depends on where you are having your products made.
First and foremost you need to draw up a detailed NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement). This document should outline that your designs, samples, materials, products and ideas are your sole property and that the manufacturer would face legal action if they breach the agreement.
If you can tell me what country I can maybe help more.
