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Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Jun. 28, 2005

Restrictions in U.S. Software Contracts Can Hit Euro-Snag

Focus Column - Intellectual Property - By Mark Ostrau - Following its expansion last year, the European Union now comprises 25 member states throughout Europe, from Ireland to Cyprus, and from Finland to Malta. Most U.S. software companies want to take advantage of that market, but too often they do so without appreciating that some provisions common in U.S. licenses and distribution agreements are treated very differently in the EU.

        
        Focus Column
        
        Intellectual Property
        
        By Mark Ostrau

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