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To protect your IP and to make sure you don’t infringe on another your IP must be registered in each country you plan on doing business in. 10:30 AM Jul 3rd, 2011 via web
The misconception is that you receive worldwide protection when you register your IP w/ the USPTO. It only protects your IP in the U.S.. 10:25 AM Jul 3rd, 2011 via web
When considering exporting there's no such thing as having a worldwide Patent or Trademark unless you have registered in each country. 10:22 AM Jul 3rd, 2011 via web
Can your website be viewed in every country? Is your hosting co. blocking entire countries altogether? http://bit.ly/3OxBwz 2:15 PM Oct 4th, 2010 via web
95% of the world's purchasing power is outside the USA! Join the quarter million small & medium U.S. firms that are selling internationally. 9:25 AM Sep 13th, 2010 via web
Export Incentive - forming a IC-DISC for your export activities can lower your tax rate by 20% (from 35% to 15%) on export income. 12:30 PM Sep 12th, 2010 via web
You don't need to be the Importer to receive a Duty Drawback refund. Importer's Drawback rights can be transferred to the Exporter. 10:34 AM Sep 12th, 2010 via web
Duty Drawback - recovering up to 99% of all Customs duties paid on designated imported materials contained in the products you Export. 10:00 AM Sep 12th, 2010 via web
When considering Exporting to new markets Legal protection is crucial for the long terms success of your business - http://bit.ly/9rbMUL 9:50 PM Aug 31st, 2010 via web
Compliance w/ U.S. Export Laws & Regulations is crucial. Develop an internal Export Management and Compliance Program http://bit.ly/cV1Xb0 7:07 PM Aug 29th, 2010 via web
Exporting Your Products - First Learn The Terminology/Lingo. http://bit.ly/c7tHyX 6:55 PM Aug 29th, 2010 via web
Exporting Your Products - Do It Yourself or Hire an Exporting Firm (EMC or ETC). http://bit.ly/cK1A7W 6:53 PM Aug 29th, 2010 via web
Check the list of prohibited items in the foreign country you wish to export to. If your product is not allowed it won’t clear customs. 6:40 PM Aug 29th, 2010 via web
Consider Exporting to countries that have a bi-lateral or multi-lateral trade agreement w/ the U.S.. Benefits on Tariffs, IP protection, etc 6:38 PM Aug 29th, 2010 via web
Before Exporting equip yourself with the proper tools: Market Research, Export Lingo, Compliance, Risk Mgmt, IP, Payment, Logistics, Docs,.. 2:48 PM Aug 27th, 2010 via web
The NEI is meant to increase U.S. jobs. The U.S. Govt.'s trade promotion and export finance agencies are ready to help U.S. businesses. 2:34 PM Aug 27th, 2010 via web
With the President’s National Export Initiative (NEI) to double U.S. Exports in the next 5 yrs. this couldn’t be a better time to Export. 2:22 PM Aug 27th, 2010 via web
Did you know your local District Export Council can mentor you in Exporting your product or service internationally? 2:13 PM Aug 27th, 2010 via web

Name Hal Selim
Location Los Angeles, CA
Web http://www.global...
Bio Advises on Global Trade. Member of the Southern California District Export Council - by Appointment of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.