Customs and Border Protection

Counterfeit Goods Services

Customs and Border Protection

e-Recordations for Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Names

Recording your trademark, copyright, or trade name, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, will block the importation of counterfeit and gray market goods.

In addition, owners of intellectual property rights must record their trademark, copyrights, or trade names in the countries of manufacture and countries known for the manufacture of counterfeit goods. Otherwise, you risk your legitimate goods being seized at foreign borders, substantially costing you in shipping delays and fines.