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The article reports the RPA aircraft manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) and aerospace supplier GKN Aerospace plans to collaborate for their GA-ASI's Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) series. The collaboration of both the companies that began since the production of Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper landing gear subsystems is offered. It also reports that both the companies entered into Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for carbon composite manufacturing.

The article focuses on the port authority of La Luz in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, discussing the authority's offshore drillships services handling of ships, where President Luis Angel Ibarra of the Ports Authority of Las Palmas informs on the ports joint-venture agreement.

Reports that many United States food manufacturers supply their products to foreign customers primarily through local production in foreign markets. Exports vs. sales by foreign affiliates of US firms; Cost considerations; Economies of scale; Delivery costs for exports to foreign markets; Control and the need to customize; More. INSET: Food manufacturing firms surveyed.

The article provides information on the approval of a technical assistance agreement (TAA) given by PARPRO Mexico (PMX) and PARPRO Technologies (PMT). Topics include the transfer of technical information on behalf of the defence service in the U.S. and the use of sheet metal fabrication application.

Freeport-McMoRan is on the verge of securing an agreement that will allow it to resume exports from Indonesia while it continues to work towards a more final deal with the government, the ceo of the US miner told Metal Bulletin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article states that India is emerging as a major character licensing market. In the past, licensing was regarded by most people in India as more about getting government permission rather than anything to do with intellectual property. However, the exposure to international content through movies and television, international brands through global travel and the impending arrival of international retail all make for a great opportunity.

The article examines patent approval practices in various countries including the U.S., Japan, and Europe and offers suggestions in drafting patent applications. The patent and trademark offices of these countries require certain standards with regard to the description of the invention in the specification of the patent application. This article presents an analysis regarding the similarities and differences of laws governing these three patent offices.

Failing to obtain a foreign filing licence in the U.S. can lead to the invalidation of a patent and even imprisonment of the patentee. A non-U.S.. company seeking patent protection in the U.S. for an invention made outside of the country normally files a first patent application in its home country and then, within a year, another patent application in the U.S. After six months from the filing of a U.S. patent application, the law does not require a foreign filing licence to be obtained prior to filing a foreign patent application, provided the country's government did not issue a secrecy order with respect to the invention. INSET: Coverage of the foreign filing licence.

The article informs that the European Commission is developing strict regulations regarding the rules related to technology transfer agreements. It states that the Commission has published the proposed draft for the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER). It mentions the proposed changes which include licenses for the transfer of technologies, criteria regarding the essential technology and licenses provided to the members.

The article reports on the move by the House of Siyaram to bring Moretti, Italy's most iconic fashion houses, to India to develop a premium line of pure Italian design shirting in the country. According to Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd. chairman and managing director Ramesh Poddar, they are happy to bring the brand to India to meet the fashion needs of consumers. Moretti fabrics feature crease recovery, low shrinkage post washing, and improved tensile strength, among others.

The article reports that Novavax Inc. signed an agreement with LG Life Sciences Ltd. (LGLS) to license its recombinant virus-like-particle (VLP) influenza vaccine technology. The agreement enables LGLS to manufacture, develop and market influenza vaccines using the VLP technology in South Korea and other emerging countries. Furthermore, the agreement will provide LGLS the responsibility to fund clinical development and licensure of influenza VLP vaccines in South Korea.

This article discusses bureaucratic stifling of space exploration by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) administered by the U.S. Department of State. The paradoxical result that other countries began developing satellite components because of American export regulations is described as a factor that undermines the ITAR security regime. The development of European and Canadian space technology vendors including Thales Alenia and EADS Sodern is also noted.

The article reports that Nevada has obtained the first U.S. tourism office in Beijing, China and it still is the only stateside destination allowed to market directly to the Chinese through its Chinese Tourist Authority license. The advertising is forbidden to show or mention gaming. Government officials from both countries met for additional consultations on aviation agreement which aimed to increase weekly flights until 2010.

Reports on the awarding of foreign trade licenses to four defense industry companies in Russia. Pribor Federal Research and Production Center; Salyut Machinery Enterprise; Rubin Central Design Bureau; Sukhoi Aircraft Military-Industrial Complex.

Reports on San Diego, California-based Qualcomm Inc.'s deal with China United Telecom Corp. for the licensing for the manufacture of and sale of Qualcomm's code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless equipment. Features of CDMA; Number of CDMA users in the world; Aim of the deal; Advantages of the deal for China's global system for mobile communications.

The article discusses the new licensing deal between the two music company Universal Music Group Inc and digital music service platform Spotify. It mentions that the discussions on the long-term licensing agreement which was going on for the last two years has finally been signed and finalized. The article also discusses the benefits that both the parties may gain of this partnership and the things that can be expected from this partnership in the future.

The article focuses on export control clauses in software license agreements in the U.S. It mentions that export control clause has its basis in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the U.S. Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It further mentions that U.S. licensors are not specifically required by the EAR to have foreign licensees agree to be bound by U.S. export control regulations.

The article reports on the Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 116 of 2013 (New FDI Law), which aims to encourage direct investment in Kuwait and make it easy for investors to obtain license. Topics discussed include replacement of Kuwait Foreign Investment Bureau (KFIB) with the Direct Investment Promotion Authority (DIPA), the Foreign Direct Investment Law No. 8 of 2001 (FDI Law) passed by Kuwait in 2001, and how the New FDI Law will attract foreign investment to Kuwaiti market.

The article focuses on the Executive Regulations of Law No. 116 of 2013 regarding the Promotion of Direct Investment in the State of Kuwait issued on December 14, 2014. Topics discussed include role of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) in encouraging foreign and local direct investment within the State of Kuwait, licensing of an investment entity and amendments to the percentage of shareholders' equity in an investment entity.

Discusses the issues associated with the plans of American companies to license their products overseas. Nature of governing laws for the license agreement; Nature of copyright laws in various countries; Issue on the currency conversion provisions of the license agreement.

The article reports that Central Bank of Serbia has issued operating license to United Arab Emirates (UAE) based conglomerate Royal Group's Mirabank, in an effort to strengthen business ties between Belgrade and Abu Dhabi and also reports about a loan taken by Serbian agriculture sector from UAE.

Exploration company Azure Minerals has reached an earn-in and joint-venture agreement with Kennecott Exploration, part of Rio Tinto Group, to explore for copper at Azure's wholly owned Promontorio project in northern Mexico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Redhawk Resources has signed a joint-venture agreement with Anglo American to develop its Copper Creek project in San Manuel, Arizona, USA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the statement issued by global index provider MSCI commenting on the decision of the three leading exchanges in India to restrict data and index licensing to their foreign counterparts as anti-competitive in the equity market globally. Among the Indian exchanges include the National Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange.

This section offers news briefs on business in New Jersey, including the closure of joint-venture agreement of Panasonic Corp. with Advance Realty and Russo Development for the construction of a Panasonic facility in Harrison, a speculation that Richard Popiel's departure as Horizon HealthCare Innovations' (HHI) chief executive officer (CEO) could mean the end for HHI and a potential increase of interest in Chilton Hospital from large provider groups.

The article focuses on private health care providers in China and mentions that China's five-year plan for 2012 has endorsed private-sector investors such as joint-venture hospitals to help in alleviating the shortage of affordable health care in China.