The U.S. Trade Representative’s annual review of intellectual property protection around the world turned into a referendum on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) under negotiation among several countries, in the eyes of many groups. The office received more than 300 comments on which countries should be added to its “priority” and regular watch lists of countries with worrisome IP practices, which should be left off, and the proper grounds for making determinations.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s annual review of intellectual property protection around the world turned into a referendum on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) under negotiation among several countries, in the eyes of many groups. The office received more than 300 comments on which countries should be added to its “priority” and regular watch lists of countries with worrisome IP practices, which should be left off, and the proper grounds for making determinations.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain notebook computer products and components thereof.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain wireless communication system server software, wireless handheld devices and battery packs, pursuant to a complaint.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain mobile communications and computer devices and components thereof pursuant to a complaint.
In January 2010, the Bureau of Industry and Security updated its Freight Forwarder Guidance, which included updated information on the responsibilities of the forwarding community, routed and non-routed export transactions, the Automated Export System; and risk mitigation and public/private partnerships.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain mobile telephones and wireless communication devices featuring digital cameras and components thereof, pursuant to a complaint.
The Justice Department has issued a fact sheet containing a "snapshot" of over 100 of its major export and embargo-related criminal prosecutions since January 2007.
In Presitex USA Inc., v. U.S., the Court of International Trade granted a motion to dismiss a case involving apparel imported from Nicaragua during a period when the U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Trade and Development Act of 2000 (CBTPA) was in effect. The CIT ruled that the Court lacked jurisdiction over Presitex's 19 USC 1520(d) claim and refused to exercise jurisdiction over Presitex's 19 USC 4034 claim which was still under review by Customs.
The Center for Environmental Health has notified four retailers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Justice, Catherines, and Aeropostale that independent lab testing has found significant levels of cadmium in jewelry purchased from their stores in December and January. Similar recent reports suggest that, in response to the new federal law limiting lead in children's products, jewelry makers may be using cadmium instead of lead. (Press release, dated 02/02/10, available at http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=428&Itemid=166)