Trade & Sanctions

PTO Biological Materials Notice Public Comment

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is accepting public comments on a notice regarding biological materials. The comment period is open for 24 days from the publication date.

Patent Office Public Comment Period

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is providing a public comment period for a notice, with the comment deadline approaching in 15 days. This allows interested parties to submit feedback on the notice.

Patent Office Public Comment Period

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is providing a period for public comment on a notice. The comment period is set to end in 88 days. Interested parties can submit comments and attachments through the Regulations.gov portal.

PTO Regulatory Docket PTO-T-2026-0001-0001 Comment

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is accepting comments on regulatory docket PTO-T-2026-0001-0001. This is an opportunity for interested parties to provide input on potential regulatory changes.

Patent Office Public Comment Period

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is providing a platform for public comments on a notice. The comment period is ending soon, and the submission portal outlines the process for submitting feedback, including file attachments and identity options.

CBP Extends Import Restrictions on Colombian Cultural Material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Colombia. These restrictions, originally imposed in 2006 and previously extended, will now be in effect through March 10, 2031.

US Customs and Border Protection Notice of 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) will be held in Dallas, TX, from April 28-30, 2026. The summit is open to the public for in-person or webinar attendance and will feature discussions on CBP's role in international trade.

CBP Notice: International Mail Duty Worksheet Extension

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking public comment on an extension of the International Mail Duty Worksheet (OMB Number 1651-0147). This notice is part of the review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act and follows a previous 60-day comment period.

USCBP Proposed Rule: Electronic Bond Transmission

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing a rule to require electronic transmission of most bonds via a specialized system or email. This change aims to centralize and streamline CBP's bond program, moving away from paper bonds. Comments are due by April 14, 2026.

Proposed Rule: Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed a new rule requiring the advance submission of electronic export manifest (EEM) information for cargo transported by vessel departing the United States. This proposal aims to enhance cargo safety and security while streamlining export commerce.