Seizing the Goods: Working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Understanding and effectively utilizing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) should be a key part of trademark enforcement strategy. Review the bases for and scope of Customs' enforcement authority, including its authority to exclude, seize, and/or detain shipments of counterfeit, infringing, and gray market goods.

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