NDAs and IP When Ordering Custom Silicone Molds from China
NDAs and IP for custom silicone molds from China - what to send, what to withhold, artwork prep, and practical protection at MOQ 50.
Kyler Yang · Founder5 min read
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Brands worry a Shenzhen mold shop will copy their logo cavity. Sensible process beats panic. RUUIPON signs reasonable NDAs for custom silicone mold programs at MOQ 50 and keeps tooling tied to your PO.
Quick answer: Use an NDA before sharing final logo vectors, watermark exploratory photos, send production CAD after commercial terms, and keep your own archive of masters.
Practical IP Steps
| Stage | Share | Hold |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ | Overall size, material, Shore | Final logo vectors if uneasy |
| After NDA / PO | STEP + logo | Unrelated SKUs |
| Production | Approved sample pack | - |
NDAs in Practice
NDAs help set expectations; they are not a substitute for working with a named factory and written PO. We execute standard mutual NDAs when requested before detailed files.
What Files to Send
Brief checklist: how to brief. Artwork: IP artwork prep.
Artwork Hygiene
Flatten logos, outline fonts, and confirm trademark ownership before open tooling.
Supplier Red Flags
- Refuse any written PO or tooling ID
- Quote tin-cure as food-grade without docs
- Will not allow sample approval before MOQ
Compare quotes: buyer quote guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you keep our masters private?
Projects are PO-bound; ask retention terms - archive guide.
MOQ / lead time?
MOQ 50; prototype 3-7 days.
Contact?
[email protected] | WhatsApp +86 135 3006 2969 | Contact.
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