Multiple factors govern the conveyance of IP; venturers must asgree on the specifics of the IP, as well as the parties' rights and obligations

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The growth of worldwide commerce, rapid technological innovation, and the increased importance of intellectual property law are among the factors behind the importance of joint ventures. A due-diligence-analysis of the technology and intellectual property being conveyed must be done before entering into a joint venture. The joint venture agreement may convey intellectual property rights and if so participants must decide whether to assign or license them, which depends on many factors including the nature of the assets and the specifics of the transaction. Other IP factors are discussed.

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B2B commerce; minimizing liability

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The structural issues a company should address in designing its business-to-business (B2B) Web site are discussed. Architectural considerations for business processes, contracting as the key element of the risk management strategy, and price and payment, are included.

Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Alternatives to M & A let companies grow faster; licenses, distribution deals and joint ventures offer tech firms quick access to others' assets

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Strategic growth alternatives to mergers for companies in the technology industry and reasons for choosing one vehicle over another are discussed. Choices include joint ventures, distribution deals, and product licenses, and these are sometimes used in combination.

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