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Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which property rights are recognised--and the corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets in some jurisdictions.

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Swiss propose corporate tax reforms after EU pressure

By Reuters

Switzerland outlined plans on Friday to reform the way it taxes companies as it seeks to counter criticism from Brussels while trying to remain attractive to the many multinationals based in the country. (12:35 am)

MORE TOPICS: EUROPEAN UNION, TAX POLICY

After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence

By Reuters

Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low corporate income tax bill, two lawmakers told Reuters. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, COURT, RETAIL, TAX POLICY, MANAGEMENT, LAW FIRM

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Google on Tax Avoidance: 99% Of Customers Have No UK Contact

By IBTimes UK

Google chief Matt Brittin defends tech giant in front of Public Accounts Committee on tax avoidance (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING

US general warns against cyber attacks
Second US General Warns of 'Disruptive and Destructive' Cyber Attacks

By IBTimes UK

US general responsible for cyber-security voices concern that attacks against the country will worsen unless new legislation is introduced. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, INVESTMENT

Indian and U.S. national flags flutter in front of the Presidential Palace, ahead of the visit of U.S. President George W. Bush in New Delhi February 28, 2006.
US Urged to Take Tougher Line on Indian Trade Practices

By Reuters

A U.S. think tank on Tuesday recommended Congress suspend trade benefits for India, in the latest sign of U.S. frustration over Indian policies that block American exports and "free ride" on costly U.S. research to develop new medicines and other forms of valuable intellectual property. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CANCER, CONGRESS

U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas: report

By Reuters

U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said. (May 14)

MORE TOPICS: WIKILEAKS

CBOE keeps index franchise as justices stay out of dispute

By Reuters

CBOE Holdings Inc <CBOE.O> won a long-running legal battle to prevent rival International Securities Exchange from listing options on two key U.S. stock-market indexes, after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider their dispute. (May 14)

MORE TOPICS: DOW JONES, NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, COURT, SUPREME COURT

Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie
Cyber Criminals Are the New Bonnie and Clyde

By IBTimes UK

Mobile banking apps now represent the front line of financial security as cyber criminals look to replace Bonnie and Clyde. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: IPHONE, IPAD, HOLLYWOOD, SILVER, ANDROID

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Cyber Security & Business Impact: New Strategies Enough to Mitigate Threats?

By IBTimes UK

Trustwave's John Yeo reveals the difficulties businesses face from cyber security threats. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: EUROPEAN UNION, MANAGEMENT, LONDON

Paulson hedge fund puts hotel unit in bankruptcy to escape lawsuit

By Reuters

Billionaire investor John Paulson has put a real estate unit of his hedge fund into bankruptcy to thwart a lawsuit by a lender that claims it is owed tens of millions of dollars related to the recent sale of several luxury resorts. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, CALIFORNIA, COURT, NEW YORK, ARIZONA, MANAGEMENT