IS YOUR FOREIGN SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP A SANCTIONS OR CONTRACT TIME BOMB?
A signed purchase order is not a due-diligence file. Foreign supplier relationships carry distinct legal risks — sanctions exposure, territory disputes, trademark misuse, and payment failures. This 2-minute scorecard shows where your legal architecture may need strengthening before a dispute arises.
A SIGNED PURCHASE ORDER IS NOT A DUE-DILIGENCE FILE
  • The Sanctions Blind Spot
    Your supplier, its beneficial owners, or its sub-suppliers could be on the OFAC SDN List or an EU sanctions list without you ever checking.
  • The Contract Gap
    Undefined territory, sub-distribution, and trademark terms don't matter — until the relationship turns and there's nothing in writing to fall back on.
  • The Termination Trap
    Without post-termination and IP provisions, a former distributor can keep selling under your trademark for months after you cut ties.
Your supply chain is only as strong as the file behind it.
Disclaimer: This checklist is not legal advice. It does not contain all possible issues. This is for informational purposes only. Using or reading this information does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult with a licensed attorney to address your specific issues. Do not act upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel.
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Inna Brady | IB Law Firm

Specializing in Business Litigation, Supply Chain Disputes, and Risk Management. Don't wait for a dispute to realize your contract is flawed.

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