Daniel H Erskine Small Business Lawyer (International & Domestic)

If your business operates in the UK take a look at the UK Government's " UK toolkit for US SMEs " that provides an overview of different types of UK IP rights. Trade.gov has a short video for U.S. businesses on protecting their IP abroad . The USPTO provides a site, " Protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) overseas ", with IP toolkits on protecting your U.S. IP owned by your U.S. business. Review the ITA's site on "U.S. Export Regulations " providing information on U.S. export controls together with a link to a webpage discussing "How Do I Determine My Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) ". "ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes." Your business may also review New York State programs about export assistance . Daniel H. Erskine, an attorney and solicitor who holds a Master of Laws (or LL.M.) in Internatio...

Before doing business with a prospective new business partner or customer your U.S. small business should conduct due diligence on your new prospect. Search the " Consolidated Screening List " that is "a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items." The List website also contains contact information for the various U.S. governmental entities that operate and enforce the U.S. sanctions framework. Review the ITA's " U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) " webpage and U.S. Department of Justice's webpage to learn about the FCPA and its requirements. Review the ITA's " U.S. Export Controls " webpage for information about export licenses, red flags to watch out for, and know your customer compliance. Daniel H. Erskine, an attorney and solicitor who holds a Master of Laws (or LL.M.) in International & Comparative Law, handles business transact...

If you are a small business or a medium sized business looking to access new export markets look to the International Trade Administration's Top Markets Series . The Top Market Series analyzes future export opportunities across various commercial sectors. The Series page links to a number of reports complied by the US government to assist exporters in reaching new international markets. After consulting the reports your small business or medium sized company may check out the International Trade Administration's Data & Analysis page where numerous links take you to hard data on export activities emanating out of the United States. www.erskine-law.com

If your business operates online, then your business/company should seriously address cybersecurity issues. The Small Business Administration (SBA) dedicates a page entitled "Strengthen your cybersecurity" . The page features links to fact sheets, webinars, online courses, and other federal agency resources. One such resource derives from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that provides and generates, through an interactive web site, a Small Biz Cyber Planner that a company may use to "create and save a custom cyber security plan for your company, choosing from a menu of expert advice to address your specific business needs and concerns." There is also a link to the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Resilience Review (CRR) , "...a no-cost, voluntary, non-technical assessment to evaluate an organization’s operational resilience and cybersecurity practices." The CRR page contains a number of downloadable forms and resource guides. Also, ...

As a U.S. business who targets EU or Swiss nationals with your products or services, you might consider joining the EU-U.S. and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Frameworks. The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Program website provides an overview that contains key information about the DFP . Both Frameworks require a self certification . The U.S. government provides " Key Requirements for DPF Program Participating Organizations " to join the DFP dealing with eligibility together with constructing a compliant privacy policy. The site also has numerous FAQs about the DFP requirements as well as information on how the DFP are enforced . You may also view the texts and underlying documents of the DFP through the site. Review the benefits of joining the DFP as described by the U.S. Government. Finally, take a look at the searchable database of companies presently self-certifying under the DFP. The U.S. Department of Commerce through the U.S. International Trade Administration operates the ab...

When exporting items US businesses use a Schedule B Number. Your business may search the US Census Department's site for a Schedule B Number to determine the appropriate Schedule B Number classifying your export item. View the video explaining commodity classification . Another site has a browse feature to view or download the entire Schedule B book for multiple years. US businesses may use the online search tool to determine applicable the US Harmonized Tariff Code for import purposes . This tool is maintained by the US International Trade Commission. View the online course entitled " A Guide to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States " to learn more about the US Harmonized Tariff Code. Daniel H. Erskine, an attorney and solicitor who holds a Master of Laws (or LL.M.) in International & Comparative Law, handles business transactions, software contracts, practices in New York and Connecticut. www.erskine-law.com Attorney Advertising; USE OR VIEWI...