Lynda Slavinskis Lawyers & Consultants

https://www.lslc.com.au/

Last activity: 22.12.2023

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Dec 22, 2023	We all want to get paid	article-article-body Somehow newby-exporters seem to assume that they will be paid – it’s not always so, but here are some tips to make it more certain. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis Apart from visions of global domination, all expor...
Dec 22, 2023	Spotting a real distribution	article-article-body I was reviewing what was supposed to be a Distribution Agreement from the US the other day. The document was to allow my client to import sealants into Australia and give my client exclusive distribution rights to the p...
Dec 22, 2023	Doing business with China	article-article-body I was in the Telstra shop getting a new mobile the other day and the sales assistant upon finding out that I was a solicitor and did international trade work took the opportunity to pick my brain. His friend intended to...
Dec 22, 2023	The new Incoterms	article-article-body All current and potential exporters should be aware that new Incoterms are expected to take effect in 2011. Incoterms is the abbreviation for “International Commercial Terms” and were introduced by the International Cha...
Dec 22, 2023	Business without borders	article-article-body This article first appeared June 4, 2009. Often when people speak about international trade, they immediately think of import and export. This narrow association can often be a trap for traders, especially when it comes...
Dec 22, 2023	Can a company who imports products in turn export those products to the UK?	article-article-body Can a company who imports products, say cosmetics from China, in turn export those products to the UK? I have had a number of clients asking me to draw up distribution agreements for distributors in Europe when they the...
Dec 22, 2023	Conduct your due diligence	article-article-body I am often bemused at clients who fail to conduct proper due diligence on international companies prior to doing business with them. When I say due diligence I don’t mean asking for a whole heap of financial information...
Dec 22, 2023	Never assume	article-article-body You’ve probably heard how you need to get your trade mark registered, but it may not be that simple. Here’s the checklist… Never assume… A new client came to me yesterday to talk about expansion of their cosmetics busin...
Dec 22, 2023	Who owns the product?	article-article-body In exporting, it is sometimes difficult to determine when ownership, ie. “title” in a product will transfer to the importer, especially without a formal agreement. Generally, ownership should only transfer when the prod...
Dec 22, 2023	The export-ready checklist	article-article-body Having a great product or service, and an interested market, does not spell success. There are other considerations. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis A new client came to see me just the other day very eager to disc...
Dec 22, 2023	How to be a big-bad exporter	article-article-body A mistake I see time and again is exporters giving away exclusivity without even trying to bargain a better deal. Don’t do it! LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis Here’s a mistake I see time and time again: New exporte...
Dec 22, 2023	Buyer beware	article-article-body I have had a go at US International Trade Agreements before – poor drafting, poor understanding of legal concepts, litigious, disorganised – but after this week, I feel the need to have another rant. But so as not to bo...
Dec 22, 2023	The truth about IP in China	article-article-body Heard rumours about risky IP practices in China? Here’s the real story. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis I was at the Australia China Business Week Breakfast the other day and one of the major concerns and queries c...
Dec 22, 2023	Thinking outside the square in Trade Marks	article-article-body Did you know that the orange colour of the Veuve Cliquot bottle is an internationally registered trade mark as is the shape of Vans sneakers? LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis Did you know that the orange colour of t...
Dec 22, 2023	Getting your distributor pricing right	article-article-body I have a new client in the hairdressing industry that imports a product from overseas and distributes the product to hair salons around Australia. They were approached by a person wanting to distribute their products. A...
Dec 22, 2023	Common sense exporting = win/win	article-article-body Sure, you need to be careful and savvy when taking your business overseas, but it all boils down to common sense. Here’s what I mean… Common sense exporting = win/win You may find it hard to believe, but contracts can b...
Dec 22, 2023	Limit your risks	article-article-body “Risk management” is not just a trendy catch phrase for corporate governance, it is also very important in international trade. Limit your risks “Risk management” is not just a trendy catch phrase for corporate governan...
Dec 22, 2023	Successful exporting doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do business across borders	article-article-body I have a client who is really good at designing new and quirky products especially for children. However, they are too busy with their other business to concentrate on commercialising their ideas and building a market s...
Dec 22, 2023	Know your market	article-article-body Is your behaviour towards your prospective importer, the way you dress or the way you speak putting your export negotiation in jeopardy without you knowing it? Know your market One of the most important and often overlo...
Dec 22, 2023	A contract can be your best friend	article-article-body As a lawyer who spends a lot of time advising business owners on exporting, there is one phrase that sends a shiver down my spine: “What contract?! I’m a handshake kinda guy!” As a lawyer who spends a lot of time advisi...
Dec 22, 2023	How much should I charge for an IP licence?	article-article-body I have spoken before about licensing of intellectual property as an option both locally and internationally for those businesses who have a great idea but are terrible salespeople. International licensing is becoming mo...
Dec 22, 2023	Fix local to go global	article-article-body I am often asked by journalists my opinion on the effect the fluctuating dollar, falling dollar, rising dollar and exchange rates have on exporters. I think that it all definitely has an effect, although in my experienc...
Dec 22, 2023	Design registration could save you plenty of headaches	article-article-body I have a client who designs and manufactures children’s wall stickers. The designs are unique but simple. But they did not stay unique for long as one particular design has set the hearts of copycats worldwide racing. F...
Dec 22, 2023	Business without borders	article-article-body Just a slight conceptual tweak can make the idea of doing business overseas much easier to digest. LYNDA SLAVINSKIS By Lynda Slavinskis Often when people speak about international trade, they immediately think of import...
Dec 22, 2023	Lost on translation	article-article-body Your name, and your brand, can be rendered useless if you head overseas without checking, and registering, first. What do Jetstar, Lenny, Ugg and Three Rivers Wine all have in common? They all forgot to check that they ...
Dec 22, 2023	Drafting tips when using incoterms	article-article-body Off the back of my last blog it occurred to me that although many exporters understand that incoterms must be used and the importance of these, for those still indulging in the hand shake or bush lawyer drafted export a...

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