Articles3.25.26
Beyond Tariffs: Why Chinese Patents Have Become Supply Chain Assets

Partner Tina Dorr’s article in Supply Chain Brain, “Beyond Tariffs: Why Chinese Patents Have Become Supply Chain Assets,” examines how patents in China have evolved beyond legal protections to become practical tools for safeguarding innovation, preserving leverage, and managing risk across global supply chains.
“Tariffs may change cost structures, but patents determine strategic freedom,” Dorr writes, highlighting that in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape, IP decisions must be made alongside sourcing and production planning.
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