Fred Rocafort

United States

Attorney, Harris Sliwoski LLP and Contributor at LexBlog

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Move Your China Trademarks NOW-Before It's Too Late

1 day ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

If your China trademarks are still owned by your China-basedentity or by a company actively doing business in China, you'reexposed to significant legal and operational risks. Thesetrademarks are valuable IP assets—but because they areregistered in China, they remain subject to the jurisdiction ofChinese authorities. This means they can be frozen, seized, orotherwise affected by government intervention, commercial disputes,or creditor actions, sometimes without prior notice.
Florida Makes a CHOICE to Toughen Noncompete Enforcement

1 day ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleFlorida’s CHOICE Act Poised to Expand Noncompete EnforcementOn April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature approved the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act, which now awaits the Governor’s signature.
Acuerdos operativos de LLC en Estados Unidos

1 day ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

Los acuerdos operativos (operating agreements) de lasLLC (limited liability companies o sociedades deresponsabilidad limitada) establecen cómo segestionará dicha entidad y son equivalentes a los estatutosde una sociedad anónima. En la mayoría de los estadosde EE. UU., incluidos algunos muy populares para laconstitución de LLC, como Florida, Nevada y Wyoming, no seexige por ley que las LLC cuenten con un acuerdo operativo.
Move Your China Trademarks NOW-Before It’s Too Late

3 days ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleTransferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and StrategicallyIf your China trademarks are still owned by your China entity or by one of your companies that does business with China, you are sitting on a serious risk. These trademarks are valuable IP assets—but if they’re registered inside China, they can be frozen, seized, or lost in an instant due to local legal action, government interference, or creditor claims.
Acuerdos operativos de LLC en Estados Unidos

4 days ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleLos acuerdos operativos (operating agreements) de las LLC (limited liability companies o sociedades de responsabilidad limitada) establecen cómo se gestionará dicha entidad y son equivalentes a los estatutos de una sociedad anónima. En la mayoría de los estados de EE. UU., incluidos algunos muy populares para la constitución de LLC, como Florida, Nevada y Wyoming, no se exige por ley que las LLC cuenten con un acuerdo operativo.
How Strong Is Your Cannabis Trademark?

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

We frequently discuss thecannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seekingtrademark protection. But it's just as important not to losesight of the core trademark principles thatapply to all businesses—especially the need for a . Clients often approach us withcatchy, creative names that, unfortunately, are (or are likely tobe) ineligible for trademark protection. That's because not alltrademarks are created equal.
How Strong Is Your Cannabis Trademark?

1 week ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleUnderstanding Trademark StrengthWe frequently discuss the cannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seeking trademark protection. But it’s just as important not to lose sight of the core trademark principles that apply to all businesses—especially the need for a . Clients often approach us with catchy, creative names that, unfortunately, are (or are likely to be) ineligible for trademark protection. That’s because not all trademarks are created equal.
Why Cannabis LLCs Need Operating Agreements

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

Cannabis businesses are usually structured as limited liabilitycompanies (LLCs)—and for good reason. LLCs offer far moreflexibility than corporations, which are bound by rigid governancerules. To take advantage of this flexibility (and for many otherreasons), LLC owners—called members—need awell-drafted operating agreement. Below, we look at a fewcritical reasons why cannabis LLCs shouldn't operate withoutone. Cannabis entrepreneurs often worry about legal costs, especiallyin the early stages.
What The Daniel Sancho Case Teaches About Legal Risks Abroad: Key Lessons For Doing Business Overseas

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

In August 2024, a Thai court sentenced Spaniard Daniel Sancho to life inprison for the murder and dismemberment of Colombian plasticsurgeon Edwin Arrieta. The crime occurred on the Thai holidayisland of Koh Pha-ngan, better known for full moonparties than high-profile criminal cases.
El caso Daniel Sancho y las 3 lecciones clave para empresarios en el extranjero

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Fred Rocafort

En agosto de 2024, un tribunal tailandés condenó al español Daniel Sanchoa cadena perpetua por el asesinato y descuartizamiento del cirujanoplástico colombiano Edwin Arrieta. El crimen ocurrióen la isla turística tailandesa de Koh Pha Ngan, más conocida por susfiestas de luna llena que por casos penales de alto perfil.