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31,560 Shipments Were Seized by CBP in 2016 for ONE Reason

Last year, on a typical day the U.S. Customs and Border Protections (CBP) seized about $3.8 million worth of products because of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Violations. CBP reported that the total number of IPR seizures has increased nine (9) percent since last year, from 28,865 in 2015 to 31,560 in 2016. With the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) exceeding $1.3 trillion.

What is Causing the Increase in Seizures?

Recordation of Trademark And Copyright With The CBP

In addition to registration of IPR with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO for trademarks), or the U.S. Copyright Office (for copyrights), owners can record said trademark or copyright with CBP. This additional step grants CBP additional enforcement power in both seizing counterfeit and piratical goods as well as thereafter issuing penalties for the MSRP value of the goods. In previous blog posts, we explained benefits of taking the extra step of recording your registered trademark or copyright with CBP, and CBP’s additional enforcement powers as a result of the recordations. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T12:05:23-04:00March 24, 2017|Counterfeits, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|4 Comments

U.S. Customs – Your Personal Policeman at the Border

Many companies mistakenly believe that registering a trademark or copyright with the U.S. Government provides sufficient protection and remedies, and, therefore, do not take the extra step to record those trademarks or copyrights with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. Customs).

The processes achieve two completely different goals.

Registering a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office gives public notice of one’s ownership of the trademark or copyright. On the other hand, the purpose of recording a trademark or copyright with U.S. Customs is to partner with the agency in preventing the unauthorized importation of merchandise that bears a recorded trademark or copyright. U.S. Customs prevents counterfeit and otherwise infringing products from entering or exiting the United States for registered trademark or copyright holders who have recorded their trademarks or copyrights with Customs. […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-12-07T14:53:59-05:00December 6, 2016|China, Counterfeits, Detention, Enforcement, Import, Intellectual Property Rights, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Pre-compliance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|8 Comments

CBP Launches New E-Commerce and Small Business Branch … Just in Time for the Holiday Shopping Season

With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror and the Christmas holiday season kicking into high gear, now is the time to think of Pre-Compliance especially with the grave risks associated with shopping online and not knowing your supplier. As Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday commercial activity spikes, CBP is, in specific connection with online sales, warns consumers and merchants alike to be on the lookout for holiday shopping scams and/or criminal trade practices. Red flags to watch for in this regard include offers designed to induce the purchase of counterfeit and/or unsafe goods, prices that are too good to be true, e-commerce sites that lack legitimate phone numbers and/or addresses, and sellers who lack good customer feedback.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T11:51:37-04:00December 1, 2016|Best Practices, Counterfeits, Expert, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Pre-compliance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment

Learn About “The ABC’S of Customs Seizures – PLUS Top 10 Tips to Ensure Import Compliance” From the Expert!

The DTL Team wants to ensure you are a compliant with U.S. federal regulations and laws when importing your goods from abroad! Here is your chance to learn directly from our Founder, Jennifer Diaz, about the “dos” and “don’ts” of importing.

On Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, The Organization for Women in International Trade (OWIT) invites you to a Trade Talk Webinar Program on International Trade Compliance–Register NOW!

Did you know that In FY 2015, 28,865 seizures were for underlying Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations? The MSRP of the goods seized was $1,352,495,341! IPR enforcement is a priority trade initiative for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the detention and seizure process is a complicated one. If your merchandise is detained and/or seized, you have options. But more Learn exactly how you should respond and more importantly how to avoid future problems with CBP.

This event is particularly important for: […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T11:45:42-04:00September 13, 2016|Counterfeits, Customs Expert, Detention, Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, Seizure, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|3 Comments

HOVERBOARD RECALLS DUE TO EXPLOSIONS

Back in January, we addressed Ongoing Hoverboard concerns and numerous CBP seizure cases. Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced ten companies have recalled about half a million self-balancing scooters/hoverboards made in China. However, the recall isn’t because of the countless risks hoverboards pose to unwary riders, instead it is because the lithium-ion battery packs in these products can overheat, creating a risk that the hoverboards will start to smoke, catch fire and/or explode. The list of the ten firms is here. Below are the models impacted: […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T11:38:47-04:00July 27, 2016|Best Practices, Counterfeits, Import, International Trade, IPR, Trademarks and Logos, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

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