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Spain offers foreign companies a strategic EU entry point with strong infrastructure, bilingual talent, and access to European and Latin American markets.

Foreign companies restructuring their China operations face a complex web of legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges when moving production, selling assets, or exiting the market.

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Startups face critical decisions about protecting intellectual property across international markets while managing limited budgets. Understanding which assets to protect, where to file registrations, and how to prioritize spending can determine whether IP investments strengthen the business or drain resources that could drive growth.

Our recent blog post, The First Sale Doctrine: A Strategic Tool for Reducing Tariffs—But Only If You Do It Right, generated a lot of questions.

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Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law...

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India is one of the fastest-growing consumer markets. If you plan to manufacture, distribute, or sell there, protect your brand before you enter.

A U.S. company recently called one of our international dispute resolution lawyers after receiving a message from its Chinese factory.

On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14351, creating what is now known as the Gold Card program.

Denver's tipped minimum wage has climbed to $16.27 per hour, yet customers still face 20-25% gratuity expectations on top of higher menu prices. Can restaurants survive operating under two compensation systems simultaneously, or must policymakers finally choose between employer-paid wages and traditional tipping culture?

Canada is a first to file system for registration priority in the way that matters commercially. If you delay, someone else can file first and create leverage against your brand.

Thinking about expanding your brand into Thailand? It's a fantastic market, but protecting your brand there is a little different from what you might be used to.

The Oregon legislative session kicked off in earnest last week, with 32 proposed cannabis bills crowding the docket. In this post, I will run down the list and offer brief ...

You are at the airport with a boarding pass in hand, heading home after meetings. The China immigration officer scans your passport, pauses, types, and asks you to step aside.