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Knobbe Martens

Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?

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For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and cease all operations in the U.S. The primary...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Key Trends Shaping Life Sciences IP Licensing

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The life sciences industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting economic conditions, and global market dynamics. As companies navigate this complex landscape, several key trends are...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Legal Services in a Rapidly Changing World

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Are you searching for a reliable partner to provide legal services in a rapidly changing world? How will legal decisions impact other aspects of your company, including operations, accounting, existing business...more

IR Global

Chain reactions

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How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks?...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] West Coast Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products - October 8th - 9th, Santa...

ACI’s 3rd Annual West Coast Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Product is the must-attend event for cosmetics and personal care professionals looking to navigate the toughest legal,...more

ArentFox Schiff

US Section 301 Investigation: Impact on Brazil Trade Practices and Businesses

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On July 15, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices to determine whether certain acts, policies, and practices of the Brazilian...more

King & Spalding

UK Concludes Free Trade Agreement with India Offering Significant Opportunities

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On 6 May 2025, India and the United Kingdom (“UK”) concluded a free trade agreement (“FTA”) after three years of negotiations. The FTA primarily aims to cut tariffs, boost market access for goods and services, ease customs...more

Hogan Lovells

The UK-India free trade agreement – what we know so far

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The UK and India have concluded talks on a free trade agreement. Although the text of the free trade agreement has not been released, the UK Government’s “summary of conclusions“ provides insights regarding the wide range of...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Commercially Connected Shorts - 14 May 2025

Welcome to Commercially Connected shorts, our weekly bitesize newsletter summarising the latest updates in UK commercial law. This week we look at: - UK-US and UK-India trade deals - Eversheds Sutherland’s global supply...more

J.S. Held

Tariffs and Trade Series: What Senior Management Teams Need to Know

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Companies around the world are facing increasing uncertainty brought on by the unpredictable and rapid shifts in tariff policies. As a result, corporate leaders are seeking ways to adapt and respond to the sudden and...more

ArentFox Schiff

‘Make Hollywood Great Again’ Trump Proposes Tariffs to Boost American Film Production

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President Trump recently announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside of the United States, leaving stakeholders in the entertainment industry concerned and confused....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Global Capability Centers in 2025: Key Legal and Strategic Considerations

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have become strategic hubs for multinational corporations, financial institutions and other organizations because they can provide centralized control over high-value technology and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Is Bayh-Dole the Next Lever in the Push to Onshore Pharma Manufacturing?

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The U.S. government is pushing to redomesticate the manufacturing of pharmaceutical, biotech, gene therapy, and medical device products, both to bolster U.S. manufacturing generally and to address continuing shortages of...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Tariffs and IP: An Unintended Collision

Intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—remains a key driver of innovation and competitive advantage for American businesses. But in today’s global trade environment, especially...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Tariff Turbulence: Legal Risks Rising as Counterfeits and Dupes Surge

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Recent tariff increases are not only disrupting beauty brands’ supply chains and pricing strategies—they're also amplifying legal risks associated with counterfeit and "dupe" products. As authentic goods become costlier,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

No APA Review of Commission Refusal to Issue Sua Sponte Show Cause Order

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a US International Trade Commission decision that upheld an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) order, ruling that such an order was within the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - March 2025

EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement On February 1, the EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) entered into force. The ITA aims to boost competitiveness for businesses across both jurisdictions, while providing a foundation for...more

Irwin IP LLP

Federal Circuit Lashes Out at the ITC’s Narrow Ruling Regarding the Domestic Industry Requirement

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Lashify, Inc. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, No. 23-1245, 2025 WL 699368 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 2025) - On March 5, 2025, the Federal Circuit vacated the International Trade Commission (“ITC”)’s decision and exercised its “independent...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

The Illumina Ban and What It Means for Life Science Companies

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Amid increasing economic tensions with the United States, China recently announced that it would ban Illumina, a U.S.-based company and the world’s leading producer of gene-sequencing machines, from importing its gene...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Michel Belval, President of AmCham Quebec – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Michel Belval, President of the Quebec Chapter of The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Quebec), as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. With seven...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Trump Revives and Expands the Battle Over Digital Services Taxes

On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum (the Memorandum) signaling that his administration intends to take action with respect to tax and regulatory measures affecting U.S. digital...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Nearshoring is Expected to Increase: What are the Patent Challenges for IP Owners?

The new U.S. administration’s interest in tariffs has put the process of nearshoring front and center. What is nearshoring? That’s when goods are sent into the U.S. tariff-free from a country with a free trade agreement and a...more

Cozen O'Connor

Making Sense of Trump’s Day One and Two Pronouncements on Trade and Tariffs

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The first two days of the new Trump administration were marked by pronouncements that portend short-run uncertainty about the tariff environment. Although President Trump’s past statements had led many people to expect he...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

International Trade Law: 2024 Year in Review & Outlook for 2025

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Few areas will be as impacted by the incoming second Trump administration as international trade policy. Check out our team’s assessment of what the coming year may bring for trade regulation and enforcement. Husch...more

Perkins Coie

The New Administration’s Impact on Retailers

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With a new administration reshaping the political landscape, retailers are preparing for policy shifts that may greatly influence their operations. In this Update, we explore the potential changes and challenges on the...more

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