💡 Why trademark search matters for freight
Cross-border shipments of branded goods can be seized by customs if they infringe trademarks. Before shipping goods bearing brand names or logos, always verify: (1) the trademark is not registered by another party in the destination country, (2) you have authorization from the brand owner, (3) goods are genuine and not counterfeit. EU customs actively enforce IP rights under Regulation (EU) 608/2013. US CBP seizes $2B+ in counterfeit goods annually.