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Divided we stand

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The possibility that the European Commission will follow the US lead of allowing patents to be granted on software programs and business methods, could have a negative influence on the effectiveness of the patent system. Some industry commentators believe that software developers need more protection for their intellectual property, while critics believe that patents have a negative effect on design and innovation.

Author: Whettingsteel, Heidi
Publisher: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
Usage, Software, Patents

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Are you the weakest link?

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Guidance on detecting businesses that are involved in illegal money laundering is presented for UK accountants, with focus on UK law on this activity and the importance of preventing this illegal activities.

Author: Penny, Julia, Hicks, Tristram
Publisher: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
Practice, Accountants, Money laundering

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