On January 20, 2021, the trade-focused Trump Administration will be replaced by the centrist Biden Administration. Although foreign trade will not be at the forefront of Biden’s domestic-driven policy goals, members of the trade community will likely see some changes.
How much does it cost to file a Trademark application?
There are over 60 types of fees that can accompany a Trademark application's journey to the principal register. The key is to avoid addition fees. . .
Trump’s “Two-for-One” Regulation Policy dismantled: UPDATE Biden Trade Policy
Executive Order 13771 and a number of follow-up actions were put in place by President Trump in 2017 that initiated a broad-sweeping regulatory policy, which required that whenever an agency proposes a new rule, it must identify two existing regulations to repeal. In his first day, President Biden revoked this rule with an Executive Order, …
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How do I stop counterfeit imports that are diluting my Trademark?
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to seize imported goods that violate registered Trademarks. However, CBP will generally not seek out counterfeit goods that are simply on the principal register. In order for CBP to seize and block the entry of counterfeit imports, you as the Trademark holder must record your TM with …
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Customs Seizes ($) Millions in Imported Products for Trademark Violations
There is no question that U.S. Custom’s ramped-up enforcement of I.P. violations has become the new norm. In late 2020, U.S. Customs seized $204,168 worth of counterfeit Apple Watches, $13.2 million in counterfeit computer parts, and over $2.5 million in counterfeit facemasks and other COVID-19 related devices. Without consent of the U.S. Trademark holder, the …
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U.S. Embargoes Venezuela
Monday, August 5, the President signed an executive order which issued a new wave of sanctions against the South American country. The new executive order essentially embargoes the country of Venezuela, putting Venezuela in the same sanctions playing field as Cuba and North Korea.
Snail Mail or Electronic Submission | Triggering the Clock for Judicial Review
Many U.S. laws governing trade agencies, such as CBP and the Department of Commerce, require notices and filings to be accomplished via mail. Still, the requirements become murky given new online interfaces such as ACE and ACCESS. Understanding notice and filing is helpful for your actual notice or knowledge (i.e., actually knowing the substance of …
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U.S. Shuffles Trade Partners | Mexico #1, Brazil in Spotlight
source As of 2019, Mexico came out on top as the number one U.S. trade partner according to the Census Bureau. This bump came soon after the Port of Laredo, Texas temporarily became the largest port of entry in the United States. Mexico pulls a tight race as the U.S.'s number two trade partner for …
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Remaining $300 Billion Trade Action announced via Twitter
August 1st, 2019 - President Trump announced via twitter that the remaining $300 billion of Chinese goods would be subject to an additional 10% tariff. List 4 is on the horizon (September 1st). Trump could call off the potential tariffs, such as the announced 5% tariff on Mexican imports. However, there is a greater chance …
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301 Exclusions | List 3 Exclusion Requests due by September 30th
Exclusion requests for products subject to the $200 Billion Trade Action (List 3) of 301 duties are due by September 30th, 2019. The new exclusion process can be found at exclusions.ustr.gov. Monitor the public docket of 301 exclusion requests through their stages.
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