Product quality disputes refer to disagreements between producers, suppliers, or consumers—who hold property rights or usage rights to a product—regarding defects or non-compliance with agreed quality standards, and the consequent harm suffered.
These disputes are typically resolved through court litigation, arbitration, or mediation. The core goal of resolving product quality disputes is to ensure all parties' rights are fairly and justly upheld.
Product quality disputes differ significantly from other economic disputes (such as contract breaches or intellectual property infringement) in that they often require professional technical assessments and interpretation of technical standards to prove whether the product meets the agreed quality standards or legal safety regulations.
If product quality does not meet national standards or safety regulations, producers or suppliers might face penalties from regulatory authorities, such as fines, recalls, or market bans.
Consumers may claim compensation, especially when many consumers are affected by the same product issue, potentially leading to class action lawsuits. The compounded settlements of such lawsuits can significantly increase the compensation costs for producers or suppliers.
Suppliers or sales partners might sue over product quality issues, especially when these issues affect their own business operations and reputation.
Direct costs of compensation, legal fees, product recall expenses, and potential fines.
Decrease in public trust and damage to the brand image.
Product quality issues may lead to production halts, affecting the supply chain and overall business performance.
Long-standing quality issues unresolved may lead to customer attrition and reduced market share.
Direct costs of compensation, legal fees, product recall expenses, and potential fines.
Decrease in public trust and damage to the brand image.
Product quality issues may lead to production halts, affecting the supply chain and overall business performance.
Long-standing quality issues unresolved may lead to customer attrition and reduced market share.
Resolving disputes over product quality requires not only legal and technical expertise but also a strategic approach from businesses to consider the long term. This involves improving the quality management systems throughout the product's lifecycle and strengthening product quality control to minimize future legal risks and economic losses. Establishing effective communication channels for consumers and managing partner relationships are also crucial strategies for preventing and resolving such disputes.
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