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Written by Jimmy Frank Chester
Obtaining a federal trademark registration can be a powerful tool in securing your rights in a particular mark. While it is recommended that you obtain the services of a trademark attorney, a little knowledge about the process may help you focus your efforts and increase your chances of success.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Trademark Application. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jimmy Frank Chester
Counterfeit merchandise is a multi-billion dollar global industry. Unfortunately, US IP rights generally don't mean much outside the US. Once those products land on US shores, however, you can enlist the help of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to stop these goods from entering the US market.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Intellectual Property. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jimmy Frank Chester
The Foreign-Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) prohibits US companies, their agents, subsidiaries and affiliates from paying bribes to foreign officials in exchange for special treatment. Penalties can be steep - Seimens was recently hit with anti-bribery penalties totaling over $1.6 billion.
Posted 6 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jimmy Frank Chester
This provides a basic guide to setting up a Texas limited liability company.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Jimmy Frank Chester
Most commercial importations into the United States require formal processing through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This process, called "entry" involves a number of elements, and one of the most important is the completion & submission of entry documents to CBP.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Business. Jurisdiction: Federal