Strategic alliances in technology and life science industries

Article Abstract:

A study looking into safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights of 127 UK life science and technology firms found some 53% of IT firms agreed their investors did not recognize the importance of IP rights. Intellectual property rights include, confidential data, patents, copyright materials and design rights. Strategic alliances are difficult to manage and a small firm may find it is disadvantaged in an alliance with a larger firm. Strategic alliances are often set up to give access to new markets. Some 82% of telecommunications firms questioned preferred to make strategic alliances.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Biochemistry, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Research, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Information technology, Intellectual property, Public opinion, Strategic alliances (Business)

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Poland: Market turmoil

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Private telecommunications operator, Netia Holdings of Poland, is to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in autumn 1998. Details have not been disclosed, although 5 million shares are earmarked for current 25% stake holder, Swedish Telia. The IPO is expected to raise capital to cover recent network investment and also to fund the $600 million investment plan for the next five years.

Planning, Poland, Securities, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Netia Holdings

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Opportunity knocks. (Flextech)

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Flextech was capitalised at 25 million pounds sterling at flotation, and move away from the oil industry in 1986. It purchase part of HIT Communications, a global distributor of children's programmes, and obtained investments in several regional cable franchises through IVS Cable Holdings, its subsidiary. It sold its Expro oil services division in 1992.

Management, Communications industry, Flextech PLC

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