Monthly Archives: February 2012
Free Trade Agreement Series: Part 1- Exporter Requirements Under NAFTA
When you are preparing to export goods to Mexico or Canada (“NAFTA Countries”), you are likely going to seek preferential treatment of your goods under NAFTA. However, before you ship the goods to your buyer, make sure you are familiar … Continue reading
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CAN A FORWARDER INSURE A SHIPMENT AFTER A KNOWN LOSS?
CAN A FORWARDER INSURE A SHIPMENT AFTER A KNOWN LOSS? This question was addressed last week in the case of I.T.N. CONSOLIDATORS, INC. versus NORTHERN MARINE UNDERWRITERS LTD. [i] A cargo loss was made known to the forwarder ITN which … Continue reading
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Protecting Your U.S. Trademark Overseas
In addition to 84 other countries, the United States is a party to the two treaties comprising the Madrid System for international registration of trademarks. This system provides trademark owners a cost-effective, efficient way to protect their trademarks overseas. While … Continue reading
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FMC RULING OPENS DOOR TO MISCHIEF
Sometimes the best intended act can lead to unanticipated results. In the case of informal docket no. 1916(I) GUMTREEFABRICS, INC. v. EVER-LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING LIMITED d/b/a EVEROK INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING CO., LTD, the FMC opened the door to conduct which would … Continue reading
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