Taming the infringers; 'Special 301 process' fosters copyright and trademark protection
Article Abstract:
The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 establishes a system for evaluating US trading partners' intellectual property protections and for economic retaliation against those countries with abusive practices. The law gives a 'special 301 process' whereby the US trade representative identifies countries whose systems impact US products the most adversely, and who do not try to correct problems. Sections 301 and 306 of the Act provide for higher duties on the imports of countries who fail to improve. Taiwan is the prime example of a country with whom this approach has not worked.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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How to control international trademark costs; strategies include closer scrutiny of foreign counsel fees
Article Abstract:
There are some things corporate counsel can do to minimize the costs of international trademark protection. The only portion of cost which they cannot control are the fees of national trademark offices. Companies employing foreign counsel should shop around in order to find the best service for the least price. These counsel may be willing to negotiate reduced fees with high-volume customers. Using outside counsel can be cost-effective since they can be employed on an as-needed basis and overhead costs such as benefits do not apply.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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Trademark bar looks to accords
Article Abstract:
A trademark attorney with clients in international businesses should be aware of the Madrid Protocol, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and continuing GATT negotiations. The Madrid Protocol hopes to protect trademarks in various countries by means of a central filing procedure. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which Bush wants to sign very soon, would involve the US, Canada and Mexico. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Uruguay Round of negotiations have been underway since 1986.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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