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...

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

Is your UK small and medium sized business (SME) involved in import or export? If so, check out the UK government's guide " Import goods into the UK: step by step " together with the " Trade Tariff: look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates ".The guidance document provides basic information about classification codes, links to additional information (and resources), as well as an email address for classification enquiries ; reference is also made to how to value your item . The UK government also provides a guide on how to export goods from the UK " Export goods from the UK: step by step ". You may also search the UK Integrated Online Tariff online. There is also a UK government guide on " Finding commodity codes for imports into or exports out of the UK ". 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...

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...