Since their introduction in California in 1993, the sales and use taxation of technology transfer agreements has been the subject of significant litigation and a seemingly endless regulation project. In the past few...more
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing...more
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it...more
I. Types of business entities - As a general rule, foreign equity is allowed to conduct and participate in business in the Philippines, through any of the following modes: 1. By investing in a domestic stock...more
If a company contracts to acquire software which it then licenses to a third party as a component of a lucrative service package, did it “sell” the software? In Value Health Solutions, Inc. v. Pharmaceutical Research...more
ACI is excited to announce the 4th Virtual Passport to Proficiency on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, scheduled from October 17 – November 9, 2023. Whether you and your colleagues are new to the ITAR or are...more
ACI’s highly anticipated Proficiency Series provides true immersion in the EAR with the objective of becoming proficient in four weeks. Join virtually from September 12 – October 5, 2023! Advance your career and...more
In the world of scientific research and development, sharing materials between organizations is a common practice. However, when such sharing involves proprietary materials or intellectual property, it becomes important to...more
On 17 November 2021, the Egyptian Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) issued its judgment in Case No. 10305/83, in which it confirmed that disputes arising out of technology transfer agreements cannot be resolved in...more
The end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new UK/EU Trade Agreement have had a significant impact on technology transactions throughout Europe. Businesses entering into Europe-wide technology...more
Universities and certain colleges in the United States (US) spend billions of dollars on research and development (R&D) each year to advance knowledge across the gamut of Arts, Humanities, and Science, Technology,...more
Patent licenses, technology transfer agreements, and non-disclosure agreements often include forum selection clauses as a matter of course, and sometimes include an arbitration clause requiring private arbitration of...more
Israel’s global reputation as ‘Start-up Nation’ and the country’s increasingly warm relationships with countries subject to U.S. economic sanctions may be headed for a collision course with the U.S. government. While these...more
For a whole decade, ACI’s U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance for Canadian Operations conference continues to stand apart as the only practical, comprehensive event of its kind for the export compliance community in Canada. ...more
- On September 15, Treasury published a Final Rule adopting changes to the CFIUS mandatory filing framework for covered transactions involving critical technologies. - Rather than being pegged to targeted industries...more
The patent monopoly is at odds with the global need for battery storage technology. As the world mobilizes towards climate change solutions, companies with battery patents will face increasing pressure to share this critical...more
With "compliance" being the buzzword for corporate executives and legal counsel, there is renewed focus on reducing legal risks when exporting or selling overseas. The key is a robust compliance program that outlines the...more
In an ideal outsourcing relationship, technology transformation through innovation, continuous improvement, and future project work is never really “over.” When documenting an initial transformation program and individual...more
On January 15, 2020, the United States and China entered into the Economic and Trade Agreement Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The People’s Republic Of China....more
The achievement of legislative consensus in 2018 around a preferred approach to safeguarding U.S. technology and information from national security threats via foreign investment resulted in passage of the Foreign Investment...more
On January 15, 2020, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed "Phase One" of an Economic and Trade Agreement between the United States and China. The Phase One Agreement, which the two sides announced in...more
On January 15, 2020, U.S. President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a Phase 1 trade deal between the countries. The agreement includes a pledge from China to increase its imports of U.S. goods and services by...more