IP Partner Angelo Mazza Featured On IP Fridays Podcast

IP Partner Angelo Mazza was a featured guest on the IP Fridays Podcast with hosts Ken Suzan and Dr. Rolf Claessen. Angelo is featured on Episode 153: Experience With US Customs (CBP) – E-Commerce and the De Minimis Rule For Counterfeit Goods – MOU With US Chamber – Interview with Angelo Mazza.

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Episode Overview:
In this episode, Angelo discusses his over 30 years of experience with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and discussed emerging intellectual property issues, including evolving threats and e-commerce, the de minimis rule and the increase in counterfeit goods and CBP customs’ efforts and operations. He also discusses how rights holders can protect themselves and shares success stories where CBP’s efforts have led to the seizure of millions of dollars worth of counterfeit goods and the shutdown of operations exploiting the de minimis rule. Angelo also shares insights on the US Chamber’s Memorandum of Understanding with CBP, a a collaboration which allows brands to share worldwide seizure information, which aids in risk assessment and targeting counterfeit goods.