Several issues may affect your ability to trade and operate offshore, such as:

• Different legal systems, e.g. Common Law vs. Statutory Law
• Dispute regulations and question of which law will be applied
• Different laws and rules on competition in a specific market
• Patent registration requirements
• Different laws and rules concerning product liability

Keep in mind that international contracts can be complex and might follow different norms of contract drafting. This also includes contracts that have “standard terms and conditions.” Such terms and conditions are often in small print on a standard order form. If necessary, seek legal advice concerning the implications that arise from international contracts and gather all important information before you negotiate an international contract yourself.

Be sure to confirm that your overseas partners and buyers act in good faith and can be trusted. Also, be aware that there are scams operating in some markets. Conducting thorough background checks might prevent you and your company from losses and disappointments. The best approach is to seek professional legal advice from a law firm that specializes in international contracts.

For more information or to join the program, please call 973-966 2800 or via email info@nj-italytrade.org

Legal Assistance Available From:

Ted Zangari, Esq.
Sill Cummis
One Riverfront Place
Newark, NJ 07960
Telephone: 973-643-5781
Email: tzangari@sillcummis.com

Frank Cannone, Esq.
Gibbon P.C.
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: 973-596-4621
Email: fcannone@gibbonslaw.com

Vito Gagliardi, Esq.
Porzio Bromberg & Newmann
100 Southgate Parkway
Morristown, NJ 07962
Telephone: 973-538-4006
Email: vagagliardi@pbnlaw.com

Angelo Genova, Esq.
Genova, Burns & Vernoia
494 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: 973-533-0777
Email: agenova@gbvlaw.com

Rosemary Alito, Esq.
K & L Gates
One Newark Center
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone:  973-848-4022
Email: rosemary.alito@klgates.com