China to cut production of rare earth minerals by 20 percent, threatens U.S. manufacturing *

China, Global, USA - September 4 2012
In a week that saw Apple, Inc. Inc. become the most valuable company in U.S. history, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) announced new rules that will reduce rare earth minerals output in China by 20 percent.

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California Congressman introduces Make It In America Act “to bring good manufacturing jobs back to America” *

USA - August 1 2012
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) recently introduced H.R. 613, the Airports, Highways, High-Speed Rail, Trains, and Transit: Make It In America Act.

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Presidential election on trade & manufacturing: China currency *

China, USA - July 2 2012
Election observers searching for policy differences on international trade-related issues between President Obama and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney need look no further than currency manipulation by China.

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New Customs regulations permit disclosure of samples and other information to combat counterfeit articles *

USA - June 27 2012
Interim regulations provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) with a new tool to interdict counterfeit imported goods by permitting CBP to disclose certain information to trademark holders to assist CBP in its efforts to identify and, where appropriate, seize goods bearing infringing marks (the “Interim CBP Rules”).

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California Congressman floats draft legislation that would make fundamental changes to intellectual property litigation at the U.S. International Trade Commission *

USA - June 1 2012
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) has prepared draft legislation that would make significant changes to intellectual property litigation at the U.S. International Trade Commission.

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