Question 1

What list indicates the exportability status of an item based on the ECCN?

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The Commerce Control List (CCL) indicates the exportability status of an item based on its Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), which helps determine licensing requirements under the Export Administration Regulations.

Question 2

List and describe the major international conventions designed for mutual recognition and protection of intellectual property rights.

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Question 3

Briefly describe the Canadian legal process to determine whether a representation is false or misleading.

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Question 4

Will leaving the country make an American businessman immune to U.S. laws? Explain your reasoning with specific examples.

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Question 5

Compare and contrast the two types of licenses required for export.

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Question 6

U.S. firms, their foreign subsidiaries, or foreign firms that are licensees of U.S. technology cannot sell a product to a country in which the sale is considered by the U.S. government to affect the

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The correct answer is E) national security of the United States. U.S. laws and regulations, including export controls, are designed to prevent the sale or transfer of technology and products that could compromise national security.

Question 7

The Export License Application and Information Network (ELAIN) is an electronic service that enables exporters to

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Question 8

Legal disputes can arise in three situations: between governments, between a company and a government, and between two companies. How are each of these handled?

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Question 9

The exporter is responsible for selecting the ________ that leads to a description in the Commerce Control List (CCL) and indicates the exportability status of the item.

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The Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) is used to classify items for export from the United States, which can be found on the Commerce Control List (CCL). This classification determines the exportability status of an item, including whether an export license is needed.

Question 10

Under the antiboycott law, U.S. companies are forbidden to participate in any unauthorized foreign boycott. Which situation brought about the antiboycott law in the U.S.?

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The antiboycott law in the U.S. was enacted in response to the Arab League's boycott of Israel. This law aims to prevent U.S. companies from being used to implement foreign policies that are contrary to U.S. policy.

Question 11

Which of the following U.S. government agencies oversees antitrust enforcement in international commerce?

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) oversees antitrust enforcement in both domestic and international commerce, ensuring fair competition and preventing monopolistic practices.

Question 12

What are the four forms of law that comprise the majority of the legal systems in the world? Name one country for each system.

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Question 13

The responsibility of determining if a license is required rests with the

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The responsibility of determining if a license is required for exporting goods primarily rests with the exporter. It is the exporter's duty to ensure compliance with all export control regulations and licensing requirements of their country.

Question 14

What are cybersquatters? How do they operate and why are they a problem for businesses?

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Question 15

Compare and contrast conciliation and arbitration. In what situation would conciliation be most appropriate? In what situation would arbitration be most appropriate?

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Question 16

What license is required for products exported from the United States?

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Products exported from the United States may require either a general license, which covers most goods and does not require specific documentation, or a validated license, which is specific to certain goods, destinations, or end-uses and requires approval from the appropriate regulatory body.

Question 17

Describe the issues companies are facing with respect to green marketing legislation.

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Question 18

The first objective of ________ laws is to protect American consumers by ensuring that they benefit from products and ideas produced by foreign competitors as well as by domestic competitors.

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Antitrust laws are designed to protect consumers by promoting competition, ensuring that they benefit from the variety and innovation that come from both domestic and foreign competitors. These laws prevent monopolies and promote a healthy competitive market.

Question 19

Compare and contrast "prior use" and "registration" ownership of IP rights. Give an example of each.

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Question 20

The revised set of export regulations published by the Department of Commerce to speed up the process of granting export licenses is the

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The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are a set of regulations published by the Department of Commerce that govern export control laws in the United States, including the process for granting export licenses.

Quiz 7: The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules