Starting from USD 750
Last updated: July 2026
Independent buyer-side review before you sign a supplier, OEM, manufacturing, or supply agreement — or before you pay deposits, share files, pay tooling fees, or scale production in China.
We review both the agreement and the China-side supplier structure behind it: the contracting entity, factory or agent role, payment path, tooling, CAD/STP files, exclusivity, non-circumvention, and the practical control you retain.
Peter Lin
Founder, China IP Gateway
China-side IP, contract & supplier-control lead
WHAT WE REVIEW BEFORE YOU SIGN OR SCALE
Agreement + Supplier-Control Review
In short
A China Supplier Agreement & Control Review checks not only the wording of an existing supplier, OEM, manufacturing, or supply agreement, but also whether the correct Chinese entity, payment path, tooling, files, exclusivity, and supplier relationship are actually under buyer-side control.
AGREEMENT REVIEW PATH
A document may look acceptable on paper while the wrong Chinese entity, payment recipient, factory, agent, tooling holder, or technical-file controller remains outside the agreement.
We review the agreement together with the real supplier structure, including entity match, payment path, exclusivity, non-circumvention, tooling, CAD/STP files, subcontractors, and the practical ability to move production if the relationship changes.
Review supplier, OEM, manufacturing, supply, exclusivity, NNN, and non-circumvention terms.
Check whether the correct Chinese company signs, invoices, receives payment, and controls production.
Check molds, tooling, drawings, CAD/STP files, improvements, delivery obligations, and transfer rights.
Need a new China NNN, OEM, or manufacturing agreement drafted from scratch? Start with China NNN & OEM Agreements.
CONTROL GAP MAP
Supplier-control problems often start before a formal dispute. The key question is not only whether you have a contract, but who controls the factory, files, tooling, payment path, brand position, and next production move.
Problem
A sourcing agent, trader, or intermediary controls access to the real factory.
First Action
Map the real factory, legal entity, contact path, payment path, and what role the agent is actually playing before signing or paying more.
Problem
The supplier wants technical files before clear China-side obligations are in place.
First Action
Pause full disclosure, confirm the receiving entity, and set NNN / file-use / non-circumvention controls before sending more.
Problem
You paid or may pay for molds, tooling, fixtures, prototypes, or production setup, but ownership and transfer rights are unclear.
First Action
Check invoices, payment records, contract language, possession, use restrictions, and whether the factory can use the assets for others.
Problem
The legal entity on the PO, PI, invoice, NDA, contract, payment account, or supplier page is inconsistent or unclear.
First Action
Verify the contracting party, payment recipient, business license, signing authority, and whether the right Chinese entity is bound.
Problem
Your product, packaging, brand name, Chinese name, or similar design appears on Alibaba, Global Sources, supplier websites, or trade platforms.
First Action
Preserve evidence first, then assess trademark, contract, platform, non-use, and non-circumvention options before confronting the supplier.
Problem
You have already signed documents, paid deposits, started sampling, or moved toward production, but the supplier structure still feels unclear.
First Action
Review what has been disclosed, what leverage remains, what should be paused, and whether supplier-control restructuring is needed.
Send what you have: supplier names, PO / PI, payment records, draft agreements, product photos, platform links, trademark screenshots, or CAD / tooling records. We will confirm whether it is enough for a first review.
Starting a Review
Examples are illustrative only. Do not include confidential client materials.
Product / Sample Photos
Photos of product, packaging, label, or prototype.
Factory / Supplier Info
Supplier name, license, factory contact, or Alibaba page.
PO / PI / Invoices
Orders, invoices, payment path, and contract party.
Existing Agreements
NNN, manufacturing, agency, or exclusivity drafts.
Platform Exposure
Alibaba, Global Sources, website, or trade-show listings.
Brand / Trademark Info
English mark, Chinese name, logo, label, or China search result.
Review Scope
Each review covers the supplier relationship from multiple angles - identity, IP, contracts, payment path, files, tooling, and commercial structure.
Verify the real legal entity, license, and location.
Check whether you deal with the factory or an intermediary.
Check the status of your mark, logo, and Chinese name.
Review key contract terms, entity match, and exclusivity scope.
Check invoices, payment flow, and commercial leverage points.
Check whether products or brand appear on platforms or trade sites.
Check ownership and control of molds, tooling, CAD/STP files, drawings, prototypes, improvements, and upgrade rights.
Check whether the factory or agent can bypass you.
What You Receive
A structured written review that tells you what to pause, what to protect first, and what can move forward with controls.
Who controls the factory, agent, payment path, files, tooling, brand position, and supplier relationship.
Key risks ranked by what should stop, what should be protected first, and what may continue with controls.
China trademark status for your brand name, logo, and Chinese name, plus filing priority where relevant.
What is missing in NNN, manufacturing, sourcing-agent, exclusivity, tooling, or development-file terms.
Which protection steps should come next: NNN, trademark, patent/design, manufacturing agreement, or supplier restructuring.
Sample structure only. Actual report content depends on the supplier situation and documents reviewed.
Pricing
Typical starting scope for one founder-side supplier-control review.
The exact scope depends on the number of suppliers, documents, and risk issues involved. We confirm the scope and fee before starting.
The USD 750 starting point generally applies to a defined review scope. New agreement drafting, major restructuring, multiple suppliers, or negotiation support is separately scoped and confirmed before work begins.
What affects scope
Thank you. We will review your supplier situation and reply within 12 hours. You can safely continue browsing other China IP Gateway pages while we review your request.
Your information is not shared with any factory or supplier.
Get Started
Tell us what agreement, supplier structure, payment path, tooling, files, or control issue you want reviewed.
Useful documents to send (if available)
PO / PI / invoices, NNN or manufacturing draft, sourcing or agency agreement, trademark screenshots, and Alibaba or Global Sources links. You do not need all of these - send whatever you have.
Paying for development does not always mean you control the molds, drawings, CAD/STP files, prototype files, packaging files, or future improvements.
Many product founders pay a Chinese supplier for molds, tooling, samples, prototypes, or engineering work, but later discover that the factory still controls the key assets needed to move production elsewhere.
After the Review
The review is the diagnostic layer. Depending on the findings, we may recommend one or more follow-on protection paths.
NNN, manufacturing, non-circumvention, tooling, and exclusivity protection against factory-side misuse.
Explore NNN & OEMTrademark search, filing, Chinese name strategy, and factory-side brand protection before market entry or supplier discussions.
Explore China TrademarkProtect product structure, appearance, technical features, and design assets before disclosure or production.
Explore Patent FilingFor game, card game, tabletop, story, and character IP creators working with China-side manufacturers, publishers, or studios.
Explore Game IPWhen agent or intermediary control must be restructured into a clearer buyer-side factory position.
Explore RestructuringOur Position
Your factory is not our client - you are.
We do not earn from supplier commissions, factory markups, or sourcing fees.
We are not replacing your sourcing agent. We independently review whether the current structure protects your leverage, IP, contract position, and future supplier access.
FAQ
What is a China Supplier Control Review?
A China Supplier Control Review is an independent buyer-side review that helps you decide what to pause, what to protect first, and what can proceed with controls before deeper supplier disclosure in China.
When should I request this review?
Before you send more files, pay tooling fees, sign supplier documents, or move from sample stage into production.
Is this the same as a factory audit?
No. This is not a factory-floor quality audit. It is a buyer-side review of supplier control, contracts, files, tooling, payment path, and China-side IP risk.
Do I still need a China NNN agreement?
Often yes, but NNN is only one layer. The review helps decide whether NNN, manufacturing terms, trademark filing, or restructuring steps should come first.
What documents should I prepare?
Send what you have: supplier details, PO/PI/invoices, existing agreements, platform links, and brand or trademark information. We confirm what is enough for the first review.
What if I already shared drawings or CAD files?
You can still reduce risk. The review checks what was disclosed, who received it, and which contract or filing steps can still protect your position going forward.
What if I paid for molds or tooling?
Payment does not always mean control. We review ownership language, invoice and contract consistency, file-delivery terms, and whether the factory still holds leverage.
Can this lead to NNN, manufacturing, or restructuring agreements?
Yes. Depending on findings, the review can lead to NNN, manufacturing, exclusivity, tooling-file control, trademark, or supplier-control restructuring work.
Can you review an existing supplier, OEM, manufacturing, or supply agreement?
Yes. We can review the agreement together with the Chinese contracting entity, payment path, factory or agent role, exclusivity, non-circumvention, tooling, CAD/STP files, and other supplier-control risks. The purpose is not only to review the wording, but to check whether the agreement matches the real China-side structure.
How is this different from the China NNN & OEM Agreements service?
Use China NNN & OEM Agreements when you need a new China-focused NNN, OEM, or manufacturing agreement drafted. Use this Agreement & Control Review when you already have a draft, supplier relationship, PO/PI, payment structure, tooling arrangement, or production plan that needs to be reviewed before you sign, pay, disclose more, or scale.
