It has become more fashionable, and importantly more profitable, for a company to promote “Made in America.” After all, consumers perceptions of the Made in America mark (or similar marks) drive product preference and afford a price premium as “American Made” is perceived to offer higher quality. Research from Consumer Reports and Standard Textile indicates: […]
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United States International Trade Commission – Section 337 Patent Investigations
Effective November 15, 2011, the United States International Trade Commission rules for Section 337 patent investigations have been amended to require that with the filing of complaint, the complainant file a separate statement of public interest. This statement must address how the requested relief (typically an exclusion order) could “affect the public health and welfare […]