Classification of goods under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (the Act), is one of the frequently litigated issues that arises ...

When applying for trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, you will be required to select a classification describing the goods and services that your mark ...

On 26 February 2026, the Communiqué on the Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Applications (TÜRKPATENT 2026/2) was published in the Official Gazette and has now entered into force. In ...

The scope of trademark applications is crucial when it comes to protection and enforcement. Consequently, accurately analysing, identifying and classifying the goods and services designed to be ...

What does the coming of HS 2028 on January 1, 2028 mean for companies involved in international trade? Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Harmonized System (HS) is used for the ...

The European Union — the world's largest trader of manufactured goods and services — is adopting a new framework of customs rules, the Union Customs Code (UCC). From cutting-edge California mobile ...

The Harmonized System (HS) is used by virtually all countries to determine the duty/taxes and admissibility of imported goods. Because the classification of goods under the HS is a legal determination ...