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19/05/26

Your AI Tools Are a Trade Secret Risk: How to Protect Proprietary Data When Using OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google

Using ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini with company data? Your trade secrets may be at risk. Learn how to protect proprietary information while still using AI tools.

12/05/26

How US Tariffs Are Changing Your IP Strategy: What Every Brand and Manufacturer Needs to Know in 2026

US tariffs are forcing supply chain shifts that create hidden IP risks. Here's how brands and manufacturers can protect trade secrets, designs, and trademarks when relocating production.

08/05/26

IP Clauses Every SaaS Founder Must Negotiate in Vendor and Partnership Contracts

Six critical IP clauses SaaS founders must negotiate in vendor and partnership contracts — covering IP ownership, data rights, license scope, confidentiality, indemnification, and open source complian

18/03/26

Startup Patent Strategy: A Complete How-To Guide for Founders

Should your startup file patents? When, what, and how much it costs — a practical patent strategy guide for founders who can

13/03/26

How to Remove a Counterfeit Listing on Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify: A Step-by-Step Guide - CrossBorder IP

Step-by-step guide to removing counterfeit listings on Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify. Learn how to protect your brand using Brand Registry, IPP, and DMCA takedown processes.

04/03/26

Trademark Registration for E-Commerce Brands: What to File, Where, and When - CrossBorder IP

E-commerce trademark registration guide covering what to file, where to register, and optimal timing. Protect your brand across marketplaces like Amazon and Shopify.

12/02/26

How a Chinese Trademark Squatter Hijacked My Client's Brand (And How We Got It Back)

A $50M e-commerce brand discovered their trademark was registered in China by a squatter. Here's the step-by-step strategy we used to reclaim it and prevent it from happening again.

08/02/26

Madrid Protocol vs. Direct Filing: Which Route Actually Saves Money?

Choosing between Madrid Protocol and direct trademark filing? See real cost breakdowns for 5, 10, and 15 countries plus a decision framework to find your cheapest route.

26/01/26

I Got a Cease & Desist Letter from Overseas – Here's Exactly What to Do (Step-by-Step)

Received a cease and desist letter from another country? Don't panic. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to respond, what to check, and when to fight back.

09/01/26

The $50K Mistake: Why SaaS Founders Need an International IP Strategy Before Series A

I had a call last month with a SaaS founder who'd just closed their Series A. Great news, right? Except…

02/12/25

Enforcing Design Patents — How to Use Them to Remove Infringing Listings on E-Commerce Platforms (Part 2 of 2)

This article is part of a 2-part series where the first article focuses on obtaining design patents for purposes of…

18/11/25

Why Design Patents Are Becoming Essential for Protecting Products on E-Commerce Platforms (e.g., Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, etc.) (Part 1 of 2)

In the age of global e-commerce, product imitation often happens in real-time. Sellers from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. all…

21/10/25

Navigating the Changing Landscape of PTAB Invalidation Risk

For patent owners and applicants in Asia and Europe who access the U.S. market - and for investors assessing IP…

14/10/25

Strategic Implications of Squires' Section 101 Decision for Global Patents

This article is part 2 of a 2-part series analyzing Director Squires' first USPTO decision. In Part 1, we examined…

07/10/25

Director Squires' First Decision: Reshaping Section 101 Eligibility

With the recent swearing-in of John A. Squires as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), practitioners…

30/09/25

Registering a Trademark: Global Brand Protection Essentials

A trademark is far more than a logo, symbol, or name. It represents your reputation, your quality promise, and the…

23/09/25

How to Remove Trademark Infringement on Social Media Platforms

Social media is one of the most visible avenues for building and protecting a brand. Unfortunately, it is also where…

16/09/25

Trademark Enforcement Strategies: Stopping Infringement Effectively

Your brand is one of your company's most valuable assets-and protecting it from infringement is critical. Once you've identified a…

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