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...

The United States government has declared increased exports are the path for financial recovery. In particular, the Small Business Administration declared exports are the principal method to buttress American small business. So, how do small businesses effectively negotiate in the international market? Equipping oneself with a negotiation strategy permits a business to maximize benefits and foster relationships—if you use the appropriate method of negotiation. What is the negotiation method a small business should arm itself with to reach an agreement with a foreign company? This article sets out a negotiation strategy, which small businesses may use to effectively enter into the export business and conclude an international agreement. 1. Prepare Preparation is the key element in any negotiation. Familiarize yourself with the other company you desire to do business with and the market place they operate in. Look to the publicly available information about the company. Most fo...

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...