Apple Hides Behind Shell Corporation as it Seeks Ownership of New Trademark
The new Apple iPhone 7 is expected to launch in early September, 2016. The iPhone 7 represents the latest generation in Apple’s iPhone arsenal, with new features and design elements. Namely, Apple’s removal of the longstanding headphone jack, and release of Apple’s first wireless Bluetooth headphone device, known as “AIRPODS.” In an effort to protect its exclusive right to the name “AIRPODS,” Entertainment in Flight, LLC., rumored to be a shell company of Apple, has filed a
CBP Seizes Counterfeit Super Bowl Rings
On July 15, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Tampa International Airport, seized counterfeit NFL championship rings in a shipment from China, worth a total estimated Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $300,000. The enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights is a Priority Trade Issue for CBP. Priority Trade Issues represent high-risk areas that can cause significant revenue loss for CBP, harm the U.S. economy, or threaten the health and safety of
Penalties Under the False Claims Act Double as of August 1, 2016
The False Claims Act (“FCA”), which is commonly referred to as “Lincoln’s Law,” was originally enacted in 1863, during the Civil War. The FCA was enacted to fight rampant fraud against the Federal Government and Union troops. The FCA imposes liability on individuals and companies who defraud governmental programs. The FCA’s “qui tam” provisions allow private citizen whistleblowers (“relators”) to sue on behalf of the United States and share in its recovery. Specifically, whi
