Does Offshoring Put Patents in Jeopardy? - Piracy of Intellectual Property Remains Major Concern Especially in Gene Manufacturing

摘要

It is impossible not to be aware of the big, scary stories about goods manufactured in China: diethylene glycol in toothpaste, melamine in everything from dairy products to dog food, and children's toys tainted with lead paint. According to Bloomberg,Mattel lost at least 30 million dollar in 2007 from the recall of toys that contained excessive levels of lead. Beyond the shadow of these consumer-oriented, shock-inducing headlines, businesses and institutions face the daily reality that offshoring is a necessary tool for cutting costs in an ever more competitive global economy. Striking the right balance between managing risk and shoring up the bottom line is essential for companies and institutions that are considering this move.