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Top 11 Copyright Myths and Misconceptions / Los Top Once Mitos y conceptos erróneos sobre los Derechos de Autor

1.- What is copyrightable and what is not?

Copyright protection exists in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.

Works of authorship include the following categories:

literary works;
musical works, including any accompanying words;
dramatic works, including any accompanying music;
pantomimes and choreographic works;
pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works;
motion pictures and other audiovisual works;
sound recordings; and
architectural works.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-10-29T14:56:09-04:00April 24, 2019|Best Practices, Counterfeits, International Business, International Law, IPR, Trademarks and Logos|Comments Off

Notice of Detention of Merchandise by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a February 22, 2011 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments regarding its use of a "Notice of Detention". I know, a lot of you are saying to yourselves, "When did CBP starting using Notices of Detention," and my response to you is "That's a darn good question!"

By Jennifer Diaz|2019-10-22T01:23:04-04:00February 24, 2011|Seizures, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)|4 Comments

EPA Compliance Webinar November 30, 2010, by NCBFAA

On November 30, 2010, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is hosting a webinar on the topic of "EPA Import Compliance - What To Do When Things Go Wrong". Instructor will be Peter Quinter, Partner in Charge, Customs and International Trade Law Department, Becker & Poliakoff law firm.

By Jennifer Diaz|2010-11-18T10:18:12-05:00November 18, 2010|EPA, Import|Comments Off

Pep Boys Paid $5 Million to Settle Case with EPA for Illegal Importation of Motor Vehicles and Generators

Now that summer is here, air conditioners are on our minds. It is likely the air conditioner you purchase at the store was imported into the United States, and made in China. The EPA has very specific requirements regarding the importation of generators and motor vehicle engines, including ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and anything else with a non-road spark ignition engine. EPA is concerned about enforcing emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and so should you.

By Jennifer Diaz|2010-06-18T05:50:06-04:00June 18, 2010|EPA|Comments Off

Help! U.S. Customs Took My Money at the Airport / ¡Ayuda! La Aduana de los Estados Unidos Incautó Mi Dinero en el Aeropuerto

You may legally carry or mail any amount of money you want into or out of the United States, but if it is more than $10,000 at one time, you better first report it to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Otherwise, you risk U.S. Customs taking it from you, and never getting it back. Why? Because the failure to report the international transportation of money is a violation of the Currency and Foreign Transaction Reporting Act.

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-10T15:11:00-05:00February 1, 2010|Currency Seizure, Seizures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|121 Comments

Medical Devices Seminar

On August 14, 2009, Peter Quinter and Jennifer Diaz will speak at the annual FIME conference taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center. We will discuss "How to Effectively Resolve Typical U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues for Medical Devices."

By Jennifer Diaz|2009-08-06T15:27:18-04:00August 6, 2009|Food, Medical Devices|Comments Off