Patents can help in countries where Intellectual Property (IP) is respected, and that excludes China among other countries.
If you have an entirely new concept for a product and want it manufactured, being wary of manufacturers in China will only make you feel secure, but the reality is that you will not be.
Search my posts for the word prototype.
Wherever you have the product made, be aware that patents only protect you if you can afford the legal costs of protection. Lawyers are expensive and people who can afford them will often be among those who ignore patents.
Walter
If you have an entirely new concept for a product and want it manufactured, being wary of manufacturers in China will only make you feel secure, but the reality is that you will not be.
Search my posts for the word prototype.
Wherever you have the product made, be aware that patents only protect you if you can afford the legal costs of protection. Lawyers are expensive and people who can afford them will often be among those who ignore patents.
Walter