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19 C.F.R. Part 133: Customs recordation of trademarks and copyrights

19 C.F.R. Part 133 governs Customs recordation of trademarks to stop counterfeits.

Citation: 19 C.F.R. pt. 133

Type: Regulation

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Status: In force

Part 133 governs recordation of trademarks and copyrights with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sections 133.1 through 133.4 cover recordation of a federally registered mark, which lets Customs detain imports bearing counterfeit marks. Unregistered marks and trade dress can be enforced at the border only through an ITC exclusion order.

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