As the proverbial curse provides, “May you live in interesting times.” We now live in such interesting times. Import tariffs, which have not been something that many suppliers or customers have focused on, may be an increasing part of our lives. With the significant increase in import tariffs, the contracts that govern relationships between suppliers and customers will become ever important.
Read MoreA number of our clients doing business with companies in foreign countries have run into trouble policing their trademark rights and in some cases, lost ownership to a trademark. Generally, this happens in countries that follow the “first to file” trademark law without a requirement of actual use in commerce. Read for steps how to reduce these trademark ownership dangers.
Read MoreThe case between Abitron and Hetronic pending decision with the Supreme Court is important for international business because it will answer whether, and how much, the Lanham Act can or should apply to foreign misconduct.
Read MoreWith countries still in dire need of COVID-19 vaccination availability, academics are pleading for acceptance of the proposed IP waiver to help stop the pandemic through freedom to operate and lessening of TRIPS licensing restrictions.
Read MoreIn a historic first, OFAC named an individual a “Foreign Sanctions Evader” in relation to the Kollmorgen - Elsim civil enforcement action.
Read MoreInnovation-based companies initiating international operations need to ensure international IP rights are adequately protected.
Read MoreHelping U.S. importers understand current punitive tariffs, “what, when and how” of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, and Section 301 Tariffs strategies.
Read MoreFrance’s data protection agency, CNIL, fined Alphabet’s Google 50 million euros ($57 million) for breaching the new EU data privacy rules.
Read MoreJapanese government to hack Japanese citizens’ private devices connected via Internet of Things (“IoT”), creating list of insecure IoT devices.
Read MoreCentral to current rift between the Trump administration and China, regarding international trade issues, is protection of U.S. technology.
Read MoreAustralia’s recent foray into data security legislation has raised concern among privacy experts because it effectively requires technology companies to incorporate backdoor access into their products and applications in order to allow government agencies and services to quickly access and search through consumer data.
Read MoreFor approximately $500 a piece, enthusiastic art aficionados may purchase abstract paintings created by panda bear Yang Yang, an eighteen year old panda at the Vienna Schoenbrunn Zoo. Who owns the copyright to paintings created by panda bear?
Read MoreIf a company maintains some trademarks worldwide and others only regionally, this may leave that brand open to claims of trademark infringement, unfair competition, or even abandonment. Read more about international trademark protection.
Read MoreThe Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (EEA) provides protection for trade secrets. Article authored by Klemchuk, LLP, a trademark and intellectual property law firm.
Read MoreThe Notorious Markets List identifies selected markets, including Internet, which exemplify the problem of marketplaces dealing in infringing goods and helping to sustain global piracy and counterfeiting.
Read MoreThe FTA Tariff Tool provides a searchable database to find tariff agreements and trends allowing small businesses a better avenue for seeking to export.
Read MoreWhen hackers compromised Sony's PlayStation Network and Sony failed to act in accordance with its Privacy Policy, such action could be seen as deceptive trade practices leading to enforcement actions.
Read MoreThe Cuban market and growing business opportunities are discussed as the relations between the Cuba and the United States begin to thaw. Article by Klemchuk LLP, an intellectual property and international law firm.
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