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Preventing Illegal Imports

There are two main venues to prevent illegal imports from entering into the United States. First, businesses whose patents, trademarks, and trade secrets have been misappropriated by competitors who import their infringing product can bring a complaint against the competitors at the United State International Trade Commission (USITC). Second, business can record their trademark with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.