In the early stages of doing business, emerging businesses often use a distributor to introduce a product to the US market without a full sales force. This requires a solid distribution agreement. As your business expands, manufacturing your products locally is often a key element of long-term growth strategy. Business owners are not always ready … Read More
Whether you are filing a new trademark application or looking to maintain a registration, understanding trademark specimen best practices is key. A common pitfall when filing your application is failing to provide an acceptable specimen that shows how you use your trademark in commerce. This can lead to your registration being rejected by the United … Read More
As a foreign entrepreneur starting or expanding your business in the U.S., even if you are not selling literary or artistic items, you may be able to take advantage of copyright protection for advertising and promotional materials, operating manuals and packaging for your product. It is important to remember that there is no universal, international … Read More
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a 2018 notice to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program from DHS regulations. The IE parole program provides a viable means for foreign entrepreneurs to establish and develop their start-up entities in the US. Under the International Entrepreneur … Read More
In the early stages of doing business in the US, it may be too soon for a company to form its own U.S. sales organization. There are several ways to enter the US market without a full sales force. One option is for companies to use a distributor to introduce their product to the US … Read More