030: Why You Should Avoid Back of a Napkin Agreements

American lawyer and China media expert, Jesse Weiner gives advice on how to protect your IP in China, what you need to attract a Chinese financier, and hope for a reset of US-China relations. Jesse Weiner Co-Managing Partner, Head of Entertainment & Media Practice at YK Law   https://www.yklaw.us talks about the danger of slapdash deals, the power (or lack of) US copyright in China, how to copyright your IP in China, and what you need to attract a Chinese financier. THE CHINA LIST And writers, make sure you take advantage of our free trial on The China List. This is a membership website to connect writers, producers, talent reps, and financiers in Hollywood and China. Additionally, producers, talent reps and financiers – find great material and writers before your competition by signing up to The China List. Show Notes China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 30 Jesse Weiner Co-Managing Partner, Head of Entertainment & Media Practice Host: Caryn McCann Website:  The China List – where Hollywood and China meet  https://chnlist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList Twitter: @chnlist     https://twitter.com/chnlist LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/ Blog mentioned:   4 Ways to Beat the Chinese Censors   https://wp.me/p8U8pg-5j Guest:             Jesse Weiner Co-Managing Partner, Head of Entertainment & Media Practice Company:        YK Law   https://www.yklaw.us The case mentioned during the interview: Taiwan novelist wins plagiarism case against mainland scriptwriter  https://bit.ly/3yGas5C