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International and Cross-Border

For companies whose business does not stop at the US border, in either direction.

The hard question is usually which law applies, and where you can enforce it.

Cross-border matters turn on jurisdiction, governing law and enforceability as much as on the merits.

We advise foreign companies establishing a US presence, on entity formation, contracts, employment of a first US hire, and protection of their brand and technology in the US market.

For US clients we handle outbound arrangements: international distribution and licensing, cross-border IP portfolios, and the enforcement questions that should be settled while the contract is being drafted rather than after somebody refuses to pay.

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What this covers.

US market entry

Entity selection and formation for foreign parents, and the agreements that follow.

Cross-border contracts

Governing law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses that hold up.

International IP

Madrid Protocol and PCT filings, and coordination of foreign counsel.

Distribution and licensing

International distribution, reseller and license arrangements.

Enforcement

Recognition and enforcement questions, addressed at drafting rather than at dispute.

Foreign counsel coordination

Managing local counsel abroad so the client has one point of contact.

One attorney, start to finish.

The attorney who assesses your matter is the one who conducts it. You will not be passed between people, and you will not explain your situation twice.

You get their direct line, not a general inquiries address. When something moves at short notice, that is the difference between an answer today and an answer next week.

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