January 28, 2019

Angelo Mazza Joins DC Roundtable on IP Trade Practices and Protection

IP Partner Angelo Mazza will participate in a trade roundtable sponsored by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.  Based on his knowledge of CBP IP trade practices and counterfeiting issues,  Angelo was asked to be a part of the roundtable to share views on trade transparency, terror financing, gang activity and drug trafficking related to intellectual property right protection. The session will take place on February 6, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Angelo works extensively with law enforcement on IP related crimes. He has organized and conducted training sessions for CBP, ICE and the FBI in the United States.  He has also conducted training for law enforcement in almost all 50 states at all levels.

January 5, 2019

Angelo Mazza Speaks on Customs and Border Protection Strategies

Angelo E.P. Mazza spoke at the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC) 21st annual Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection Summit in San Francisco. He also serves on the Advisory Board.

Angelo led the workshop “Customs and Border Protection: Combating Cross-Border Trade in Counterfeit Goods” on January 28, 2019. He shared effective practices to be proactive in developing an anti-counterfeiting strategy and working with CBP to effectively enforce rights at the border.

This workshop provided participants with an understanding of how to effectively forge a collaborative working relationship with law enforcement that meets anti-counterfeiting objectives.

Topics included:

  • Effective ways to record and provide notice of registered rights with customs in order to obtain seizures
  • The type of information that rights holders need to provide CBP’s to provide them with the knowledge of what products are authentic vs. counterfeit
  • Analysis of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection interim rule to allow information
December 21, 2018

Brian Brokate and Angelo Mazza to Speak at Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2019

Brian W. Brokate and Angelo E.P. Mazza will speak at the Practising Law Institute’s Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2019 event on January 17, 2019. Brian Brokate is also co-chair of the event. This will be the eighth year that Brian and Angelo have participated in this program.

Angelo will lead the first panel “Current Government IP Enforcement Programs.” Topics include federal and civil intellectual property enforcement, DOJ prosecuted crimes and determining factors, the CHIP program, substantiating advertising claims, “Made in USA” and other promotional promises, “Influencer” marketing and truth-in-advertising in social media, data security and consumer privacy. Brian Brokate will speak on the “Anticounterfeiting Update” panel. Topics include 2018 direct liability case law updates and trends, seizures and ex parte remedies, contributory liability, U.S. legislative updates and recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2019 provides information to in-house and outside counsel on effective strategies for protecting intellectual property rights.

For more information on the program, visit the PLI website.

November 7, 2018

Navigating Global Mobility For Your Organization

Gibney is partnering with BritishAmerican Business (BAB) to host the program “Navigating Global Mobility For Your Organization” on November 15.

This program will feature a workshop-style, practical session on global mobility and recruitment, addressing the ongoing shifts in the translation of U.S. immigration regulations and policies by the current administration. Participants can:

  • Understand how companies can continue to develop their global talent pipelines, despite tightening in interpretations and regulations by the U.S. government
  • Learn about the latest trends, pitfalls and updates when it comes to the H-1B, L-1 and J-1 visas
  • Hear about current administration updates and developments from BAB’s Executive Director who will have just returned from meetings in Washington D.C. with the U.S. Department of State’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Immigration Partner Claire Razzolini will moderate the program and Senior Counsel Violeta Petrova will discuss the recent immigration trends.

October 10, 2018

David Johnson Presented U.S. Employment Visa Seminar

Partner David Johnson presented “U.S. Employment Visa Seminar: A Guide for Entrepreneurs” on October 11, 2018. The presentation was for Innovate46 in cooperation with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York. Innovate46 is an event for Swedish emerging businesses which have the US as a potential key market.

David discussed key issues for entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their business in the U.S. Topics included U.S. immigration basics, business travel using ESTA /Visa Waiver, common U.S. work visa categories and recent policy changes.

September 21, 2018

Brian Brokate Spoke on Anticounterfeiting at Practising Law Institute

Brian Brokate spoke at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) Intellectual Property Law Institute 2018 on October 1, 2018. His session was titled “Anticounterfeiting Update.” Topics included recent anticounterfeiting cases, legal developments and best practices for protection. Brian and associate Maja Szumarska also co-authored a chapter in PLI’s course handbook for the program.

Brian Brokate is head of Gibney’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He has extensive experience in trademark and copyright enforcement procedures to combat infringement and counterfeiting.

For more information on the program, visit the PLI website.

May 30, 2018

Zarina Syed Speaks on H-1B Specialty Workers

Zarina Syed will speak at the 2018 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law “Building Bridges and Standing for Justice” in San Francisco from June 13 – 16. Her presentation is titled “Intro to H-1B Specialty Workers.” The panel will provide a basic overview of the complexities of the H-1B visa category and how the process works, and will identify best practices for avoiding common problems.

Topics include:

  • Does the Foreign National Have a “Specialty Occupation”?
  • Does the Foreign National Qualify? Education and Experience
  • Is the Employer Offering and (Willing to Pay) the Prevailing Wage?
  • Is There an H-1B Visa Number Available?
  • Mechanics of Filing: Labor Condition Application/Form I-129
  • Evidence, RFEs, and Recordkeeping

For more information or to register, visit: http://www.aila.org/conferences/in-person/annual.

May 30, 2018

David Johnson Speaks on Emerging Business Issues

David Johnson spoke at a joint presentation with Innovation Norway and Nordic Innovation House. David discussed key legal issues for Nordic companies to consider when establishing a presence in the United States. Topics included corporate entity formation and tax considerations and visa and immigration matters. David and Stephen are attorneys in Gibney’s Emerging Business Group, focusing on providing comprehensive legal services to foreign companies looking to expand in the U.S.

April 30, 2018

Starting a Business in the U.S.: Key Legal Issues to Consider

Emerging Business Partners Kristen Smith and David Johnson spoke with Innovation Norway and their spring cohort of Norwegian startups. Kristen and David discussed key legal issues for these foreign companies to consider when establishing a presence in the United States. This presentation was part of Innovation Norway’s twice yearly Entrepreneurial Marketing program. In Spring 2018, ten (10) Norwegian startup companies are visiting New York City for a two-week intensive series on how to grow their business through successful marketing, branding and sales approaches.

February 28, 2018

David Johnson to Present U.S. Employment Visa Seminar

David Johnson is presenting “U.S. Employment Seminar: A Guide for Young Professionals” to the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce.

This seminar will address:

  • U.S. Immigration Basics: The H-1B Visa and Alternatives
  • Policy Changes & Practical Tips: Impact on Workers and Operations

David is a partner in Gibney’s Immigration and Emerging Business Groups.  He assists corporate and individual clients with all types of immigrant, nonimmigrant, and citizenship matters and provides advice on immigration-related onboarding compliance issues.