Course Description

The global ecommerce market is projected to hit $2 trillion in 2017. With significant growth in cross-border ecommerce — 20 percent, as compared to 9 percent growth for domestic ecommerce — there is no question that entering those international markets is the path to retail success.

The Getting to Global Initiative (GtG) is a transformational public/private partnership that brings together industry experts, business leaders and government officials to empower small- and medium-sized companies to sell more online, overseas. We have brought experts together to teach you the fundamentals of global ecommerce.

Getting to Global

Headquartered in Washington, DC, the NCBFAA represents nearly 940 member companies with 100,000 employees in international trade - the nation's leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters.Established in 1897 in New York, NCBFAA is the effective national voice of the industry. Through our various committees, counsel and representatives, the Association maintains a close watch over legislative and regulatory issues that affect its members.http://www.ncbfaa.org/

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • This Course is Brought to you by CITD
  • 2

    Legal/Regulatory

    • Introduction

    • What are some of the legal factors I need to know when selling internationally online?

    • How do I find out about copyrights, trademarks and patents in my chosen market?
  • 3

    Resource Center

    • Privacy Policy Requirements

    • Reducing Supply Chain Risks

    • FTC: International eCommerce Guide for Businesses

    • Country IPR Toolkits

    • Registering Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights Abroad

    • Protecting Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights Abroad

    • Office of Intellectual Property Rights (OIPR)

    • WIPO: Intellectual Property Offices WorldWide

    • USPTO: IP Policy and International Affairs