Intellectual Property Rights
CBP enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) requires knowledge of origins of each type of right. CBP focuses on three types: trademark, copyright, and patent. Each type carries its own legal and administrative history. We explore these rights in the context of CBLE.
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Impression Products v. Lexmark
The Supreme Court's ruling affects how merchandise related to patents is imported. Intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, play a crucial role in customs. Patents provide a 20-year monopoly, while copyrights protect original works. The first sal...
