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China Supreme Court Upholds Huntsman’s Patent Infringement Case
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Retailers Urge Labor, Management to Avoid One-Day Port Shutdown
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WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Ratified
The agreement seeks to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods across borders.
NCC Joins Group Calling for Restraint on Budget Cuts
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Retailers Withdraw From Bangladesh Apparel Summit
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East Africa Trade Hub and AAFA Join on Sourcing Pact
The agreement launches the East Africa Cotton, Textile and Apparel Initiative to establish sustainable…
Applied DNA Sciences Expands Patent Portfolio
Applied DNA's U.S. and global patent portfolio now totals 44, with 84 applications pending.