Posted in Customs
The U.S. Government can stop imports you did not authorize

Stop counterfeits and grey market goods at the door simply and inexpensively.

Posted in Trademarks
How a company name can be a trademark

There are similarities and differences between a company name and a trademark or service mark.

Posted in Copyrights
Determining whether an older work is still protected by copyright

The fact that a work is old does not necessarily mean it is in the public domain.

Posted in Trademarks
Unofficial Trademark Solicitations

How to avoid unnecessary payments to scam artists.

Tags: Scams
Posted in Patents
Dealing with a patent infringement claim

You have various options when you receive a letter accusing you of patent infringement.

Posted in Trademarks
What your mark means in another language may affect its U.S. registrability.

The translation of a registered mark may be barred from registration in the United States.

Dealing with a notice from China that someone is going to register a domain name incorporating your trademark.

Recognizing domain name scams.

Posted in Customs
Avoiding importation problems by getting an advance ruling letter from Customs

Lock in a Customs ruling on tariff, country of origin, marking, valuation, admissibility or duty preference.

Posted in Trademarks
When the symbols ® and ™ should and should not be used

What is the difference between the trademark symbols ® and ™?

What personal planning documents you need in addition to a will

Everyone should provide his or her loved one with a durable power of attorney, a health care directive and a HIPAA power . . . just in case.

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