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Greetings from the Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center!
We have lots of events and activities taking place this spring that you won't want to miss! Hope to see you at a few of the local ones that my office will be hosting in the next few months.
As always, please let me know if you have any additional export-related questions!
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WEBINARS/SEMINARS
- March 29, 2012 - WEBINAR: Export Credit Insurance
- March 28, 2012 - Compliance Challenges for Forwarders and Exporters Under Export Control Reform, 8:00am-Noon, CITI Garden Hotel, 245 S. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco. Register.
- April 2, 2012 -- Want to Stop Pirated Products from Entering the U.S. Market? Learn How & Why to Record Your IP with U.S. Customs (see announcement block below)
- April 4, 2012 -- WEBINAR: How to Find HS Codes and Calculate Duties
- April 4, 2012 - WEBINAR: Opportunities in Newfoundland's Oil and Gas Sector
- April 11, 2012, WIT-NC Hosts: Non-US Encryption Controls, 6-8pm, SAP Offices, 3410 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Register.
- April 11, 2012 - WEBINAR: International Shipping and Logistics
- April 12, 2012, Annual Luncheon with Congressman Sam Farr, "The Monterey Bay: Global Destination for Wine and Tourism", 10am-1:45pm, Crazy Horse Restaurant at Bay Park Hotel, 1425 Munras, Monterey, CA 93940. Register.
- April 12, 2012, WEBINAR: Benefits of the US-Korea FTA
- April 16, 2012 -WEBINAR: International Contracts
- April 24, 2012 -- WEBINAR -- New EU Regulations for Biocides
- April 25, 2012 - WEBINAR - Export Documentation Basics
- April 24-25, 2012: Complying with U.S. Export Controls, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. Register.
- April 26, 2012 - WEBINAR: Turkey Aerospace and Defense
- April 26, 2012: Encryption Controls, 7:30 am - 4:30pm, Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. Register.
- May 2, 2012: WEBINAR: Duty Drawbacks
- May 9, 2012 - WEBINAR: Legal Aspects of International Trade
- May 16, 2012 - WEBINAR:Taking Advantage of NAFTA
- May 17, 2012: East Bay SCORE Export/Import Workshop, Cal State Center, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland, CA 9460, 8:15 AM - 1:30 PM Register.
- May 23, 2012: WEBINAR: Understanding US Export Controls
- May 24, 2012: WEBINAR: Protecting Your IP in Foreign Markets
- May 30, 2012: WEBINAR: Completing Cert of Origin, FTA and eCertification
July 2012 USTDA presents, "India Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings Reverse Trade Mission". Register.
Search more trade events here!
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EVENT FOCUS:
Local and Regional Programs |
Learn How & Why to Record Your IP with U.S. Customs
Many businesses have registered their trademarks with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. However, they are surprised when they discover that goods manufactured abroad have entered the U.S. in violation of their U.S. rights. Please join us as Alaina van Horn, Attorney-Adviser at U.S. Customs, walks us through the steps on how to protect your rights in the US by recording your trademarks with CBP.
Monday, April 2, 2012, 10:00am Pacific, 1:00 pm Eastern
On the day of the webinar, we recommend that you join the audio portion of the conference first in the event that you need assistance from the operator. This is a closed press event. Presentations are to be used for background purposes only and are recorded.
Audio:
1. Dial 800-593-8971. International participants may incur fees for a toll call.
2. Enter the pass code: CHINA
3. You will then be automatically connected to the conference and will hear music until the conference begins.
4. Leader Name, if needed, is JANICE WINGO.
Net Conference:
Point your web browser to: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW7479746&p=CHINA&t=c
1.You will be prompted to enter the Net Conference/Meeting Number: PW7479746
2.Conference/Meeting Passcode: CHINA
3.Click on "Proceed".
4.On the next page, enter your name, e-mail address and company name.
5.Click on Terms and Conditions.
6.You will be joined to the Net Conference
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FREE One-on-One Counseling:
Market Opportunities in Thailand
On Monday, April 9, 2012, the Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center will be hosting Ms. Suttharud (Ning) Liangwonnaporn, Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, for a series of 1:1 meetings with U.S. exporters. The industries she covers include electronic consumer products, plastics production machinery, machine tools, metalworking equipment, and sporting goods. Interested in meeting with Ms. Liangwonnaporn? Email [email protected] or call 408 535 2757 x105.
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INDIA SHINING: WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE
Are you intrigued by the Indian market with its phenomenal annual growth rates or looking to expand there? If so, we encourage you to meet with Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs (New Delhi) Judy Reinke when she visits San Jose from April 19-20. For information on her activities or to request a one-on-one counseling appointment, please contact Commercial Officer Aileen Nandi at [email protected].
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Africa, the Middle East & South Asia Markets in 2 Days
Date: April 24-25, 2012
Location: Thunderbird Global School of Management, Glendale, AZ
Website: www.export.gov/arizona/access2012
If you are a business leader or executive looking for export and salesopportunities in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia regions, this is the one conference you can't afford to miss. ACCESS 2012 International Trade Forum is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service in cooperation with the Thunderbird School of Global Management. It is the most successful regional conference of its kind focusing on 18 economies in Africa, theMiddle East, and South Asia.
ACCESS2012 is a premier business networking eventfocused on the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates(UAE).Get the latest information. Presentations will include country commercial overviews and panels on topics such as financing, green business, responses to the financial crisis, and how to negotiate. Senior Commercial Officers/Counselors will prepare customized one-on-one briefings in response to the information U.S. companies submit in advance of the conference and counsel these firms on the opportunities in their markets. Space is limited so sign up today.
Event registration Deadline is April 15, 2012. Register Now!
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Meetings Available with Commercial Specialist from U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway
Gain first-hand market information on Norway for your U.S. product or service by meeting one-on-one with Vidar Keyn, Head of the Commercial Section, U.S.
Embassy in Oslo, Norway. Vidar's portfolio includes energy, ICT, defense/aerospace, healthcare, shipping/maritime, travel and tourism, and consumer goods. Meetings are free but space is extremely limited, given Vidar's travel schedule. Meetings will be held at the Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center in San Jose, on Wednesday, April 25. Interested? Contact Joanne Vliet at [email protected], or 408 535 2757 x105. |
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE EVENTS
Trade Missions
June 11-12, 2012, VC/PE Trade Mission to Stockholm and Helsinki
August 12-15, 2012, VC/PE Trade Mission to Chile, Peru, Colombia
October 1-5, 2012, VC/PE Mission to Munich & Frankfurt
Selected Trade Fairs
April 16-19, 2012 The 2012 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show
April 18-20, 2012 Secutech 2012, Taipei, Taiwan
April 23-27, 2012 Hannover Messe 2012, Hannover, Germany
April 24-26, 2012 ExpoSeguridad Mexico 2012
April 24-26, 2012, InfoSecurity Europe 2012, London, UK
April 25-27, 2012 Aquatech India 2012
April 25-26, 2012 Counter Terror Expo 2012 -- London, UK
April 30-May 3, 2012 Offshore Technology Conference-- Houston, TX
May 7-10, 2012 SOFEX 2012 (Special Operations Forces Exhibition) -- Amman, Jordan
May 8-10, 2012 International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012
May 14-16, 2012 PCIM Europe 2012-- Nuremberg, Germany
May 16-18, 2012 Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exhibition & Conference 2012 -- Bucherest, Romania
May 21-24, 2012 Integrated Safety & Security -- Moscow, Russia
June 5. 2012 Maritime Anti-Piracy Seminar -- Athens, Greece
June 9-15, 2012, InfoComm International 2012 -- Las Vegas, NV
June 11-15, 2012 Eurosatory -- Paris, France
June 11-14, 2012, National Fire Protection Assn Conf & Expo 2012 -- Las Vegas
June 11-15, Venture Capital Trade Mission to Finland and Sweden-- Helsinki, Finland
June 19-22, 2012, CommunicAsia2012/BroadcastAsia2012 -- Singapore, Singapore
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Stopfakes.gov
Originally launched in 2005, www.STOPfakes.gov is a one-stop shop for IPR resources and information that is particularly relevant to small and medium-sized businesses. A self-paced IPR tutorial available in English, French, and Spanish explains patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets and guides small businesses through an IP audit to assess intangible assets.
Through the website, users can report IPR theft to federal law enforcement and obtain a free one-hour consultation with a lawyer knowledgeable on IPR protection. Another resource is the IPR Toolkits. These are self-help manuals that provide the ins and outs of foreign IPR systems to help U.S. companies protect their business and IPR interests in foreign countries. A broad range of IPR materials produced by the European Commission is also available to users through the U.S.-EU TransAtlantic IPR Portal.
The International Trade Administration, in conjunction with the U.S. Government Printing Office, has also improved the layout and overall look of the website. The site now features built-in navigation tools so users can customize the website experience to directly suit their needs. The site was also developed to make the website accessible to users on mobile platforms like tablets and smart phones. Visit the new site at www.STOPfakes.gov.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Recognizes San Jose for Export Achievements
Over the past few months, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of San Jose, CA, has been busy recognizing companies and organizations in her Silicon Valley district for their significant achievements in exporting. Four Silicon Valley technology firms and community organizations have been awarded the Commerce's Department's prestigious Export Achievement Certificate, which were presented by Representative Lofgren...(read more!)
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MY CONTACT INFO
Joanne Vliet, Director
Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center
United States Commercial Service
55 S. Market Street, Suite 1040
San Jose, CA 95113
408 535 2757 x105
[email protected]
http://export.gov/california/sanjose/index.asp
Founded in 1980, the U.S. Commercial Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce and promotes the worldwide export of U.S. goods & services. Our network includes 107 export assistance centers nationwide and more than 150 offices in 87 countries. Please visit http://www.export.gov for more info. **Your privacy is important to us. You can review our privacy policy at http://www.commerce.gov/privacystatement.html |
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