The following is a simplistic and very basic interpretation of what is going on with Apple’s trademark infringement case for the name “iPad” in China. The thoughts and views expressed here are my personal opinions. What can we learn from the Apple vs Proview ongoing case? In the early 2000’s Apple hired a company, Proview Taiwan, to purchase the trademarks for several product names in the Asia area, including in mainland...

Some of you may not have heard about the GRI from 1st March 2012 from almost all shipping carriers yet. But you will likely feel the pinch when you notice shipping prices for containers almost doubling after 1st of March. Here is what is happening and what we’re being told:   Where & What? The increases will be applied as follows: Origin Range: From All Asian ports (including Japan, South East Asia, Colombo...

Dave’s ayi turned up today with a brand new phone. You most likely won’t find this on the shelves at your local Carphone Warehouse. Apparently Nokia is being designed by Apple in California. Enjoy the pics, comments...

As we read and see more and more in the news that Chinese exports to ‘developed’ countries are considerably reducing it is a time to be very wary about quality. While there is still strong growth from ‘emerging’ markets such as Africa and South America, the reduction in exports from the larger Western markets creates a pressure and strain on all the factories that rely on these orders to maintain their budgeted and normal...