Intellectual Property in ICT and Digital Media: Market Challenges, Solutions and Business Impact Analysis

Intellectual Property in ICT and Digital Media: Market Challenges, Solutions and Business Impact Analysis

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are intended to protect the legal rights of property to the owner includes inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs, service marks, commercial names, designations etc. A key factor in disputes is not only the issues of validity and infringement but also a determination of commercial value and potential damages. IPR law in the digital arena is intended to safeguard the legal rights of owners to various assets including architectures, platforms, processes, procedures, methods, and the associated commercialization of applications, products, and services.

 

IPR has become a significant issue within telecom, ICT, and digital media as there are often many overlapping claims from different companies against each other’s applications, products, services, infrastructure, and devices. There has been significant litigation recently within wireless communications, especially in the areas of mobile device user interface, feature/functionality, and applications. This report analyzes IPR within this context with emphasis on recent disputes between Apple, Samsung, Yahoo, and Facebook.

 

Target Audience:

• Exporters, Importers and Traders
• Regulatory and Policy Individuals
• Associations and Technology Groups
• Government and International Bodies
• Business and Financial Institutions
• Corporate and Institutional Investors
• Lawyers, Bankers, Libraries, Embassies
• Patent Offices and Technology Executives
• Venture Capitalists, Consultants and more

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Latest Chinese Guide to Industrial Access for Foreign Companies and Investors

Latest Chinese Guide to Industrial Access for Foreign Companies and Investors

Latest Chinese Guide to Industrial Access for Foreign Companies and Investors published by Access China Management Consulting Ltd provide detailed guidance of latest Chinese industrial policies on license of industrial access for foreign companies and investors.

The Chinese government authorities issued the revised edition of 2011 for Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries on December 24, 2011, which came into force as of January 30, 2012. The latest revised edition of 2011 for Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries will determine the license of industrial access for foreign companies and investors’ entry into the Chinese lucrative market and a global manufacturing base.

A series of questions facing foreign companies and investors expecting to enter into mainland China are:

• How many significant changes have taken place in the latest Chinese industrial access policies for foreign companies and investors?
• How much major impact will be for foreign companies and investors’ entry into the Chinese lucrative market and low cost manufacturing base?
• Is mainland China still a lucrative market and a low cost manufacturing base to attract foreign companies and investors in the foreseeable future?

Latest Chinese Guide to Industrial Access for Foreign Companies and Investors provides the accurate and timely answers to these questions and guide foreign companies and investors to achieve a successful entry into the Chinese lucrative market and a global manufacturing base.

The organizations of this guidebook are arranged as following:

• Chapter 2 will elaborate the evolution and latest significant changes of Chinese industrial access policies for foreign companies and investors.
• Chapter 3 will address the impact of latest Chinese industrial policies on license of industrial access for foreign companies and investors.
• Chapter 4 will provide, based on full and accurate statistical data and information from the National Bureau of Statistics of China and authoritative international organizations, a SCPT (strengths, challenges, prospects and threats /risks) analysis to help the foreign companies and investors to make decisions and prepare for the future.
• Chapter 5 will provide the latest English full text of Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (2011 revised edition) to facilitate foreign companies and investors to understand the latest Catalogue and give a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of latest Chinese industrial access policies to foreign companies and investors.
• The guidebook concludes in Chapter 6 by highlighting the significant suggestions for foreign companies and investors looking to achieve a successful entry into the Chinese lucrative market and a global manufacturing base.

 

Guidebook Highlights

• Evolution and latest significant changes of Chinese industrial access policies for foreign companies and investors.
• Impact of latest Chinese industrial policies on license of industrial access for foreign companies and investors in manner of cases.
• An in-depth SCPT (strengths, challenges, prospects and threats /risks) analysis, based on full and accurate statistical data and information from the National Bureau of Statistics of China and authoritative international organizations, identified the issues that affect foreign companies and investors making decision on industrial access through the prism of current strengths (strengths), current challenges (weaknesses), future prospects (opportunities) and future risks (threats).
• English full text of Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries (2011 revised edition) to facilitate foreign companies and investors to understand it.
• Some significant suggestions for foreign companies and investors expecting to enter into the Chinese market.

 

Who should buy this report?

• Foreign companies and investors wishing to enter a lucrative market in China.
• Senior executive officers engaging in regulatory and registration affairs for application and approval of foreign investment projects and business scope for foreign investment enterprise.
• Foreign companies and investors interested in understanding the latest Chinese industrial policies on license of industrial access for foreign companies and investors.
• Non-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
• Non-Chinese consultative companies engaging in agent service for application of foreign investment projects and business scope for foreign investment enterprises with the Chinese government authorities.
• Non-Chinese law firms.
• Non-Chinese universities, colleges, academic & research institutions
• Non-Chinese university library, public library.

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U.S Employment by Sectors and State Feed Subscription

U.S Employment by Sectors and State Feed Subscription

At Antilles Global Markets, we compiled all state employment data by sector and added additional levels of information for aggregation and analysis.

Our data feed includes regional breakdowns, as well as sub region and national rollups. Also included are employment data for the last six months, including growth metrics and indicators for the following sectors: Mining and Logging, Construction, Trade Transportation and Utilities, Information, Financial Activities, Professional & Business Services, Education & Health Services, Leisure & Hospitality, Government, Manufacturing and Other Services.

Highlights of this publication:

• Compare states or regions in the U.S.  
• You will not find a consolidated list from many of the major economic agencies.
• Our data feed is updated every month with the latest numbers published from the Bureau of Labor and Statistic. 
• Files delivered every month in XLS and TEXT formats

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Audi AG: Automotive Company Profile, SWOT and Financial Report

Audi AG: Automotive Company Profile, SWOT and Financial Report

Audi AG: Automotive Company Profile and SWOT Report contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts,major products and services, swot analysis, business description, and company history.

Summary
This report is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about "Audi AG"

The report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format. ICD Research strictly follows a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality and these characteristics guarantee a unique report.

Scope

• Examines and identifies key information and issues about "Audi AG" for business intelligence requirements.
• Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business information is objectively reported.
• Provides data on company financial performance.
• The profile also contains information on business operations, company history, major products and services, key employees, locations and subsidiaries.

Reasons To Buy

• Quickly enhance your understanding of "Audi AG"
• Gain insight into the marketplace and a better understanding of internal and external factors which could impact the industry.
• Increase business/sales activities by understanding your competitors' businesses better.
• Recognize potential partnerships and suppliers.

Key Highlights

• Audi AG (Audi) is a inventor and producer of automobiles, based in Germany. The company designs, develops, produces and sells premium automobiles throughout the world. Audi under the control of its parent company, Volkswagen AG, develops, manufactures and markets cars and engines. It also manufactures Audi models such as A3, S3, TT, and A4, among others, and e-tron, a hybrid electric vehicle. The Audi Group comprises the Audi and Lamborghini brands. The company has its production facilities in Germany, China, India, Italy, Hungary and Belgium. It also manufactures vehicles and engines for its parent company. Audi is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany.

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Global Defense Survey 2013 - Economic Outlook in BRIC

Global Defense Survey 2013 - Economic Outlook in BRIC

Global Defense Industry Survey 2013: Economic Outlook in BRIC is a new report provides the reader with an extensive and authoritative analysis of the economic outlook in BRIC for 2013. Furthermore, this report grants access to the opinions and strategies of buyers and suppliers in regard to the growth prospects of the four largest emerging economies, and examines their actions surrounding business opportunities in these countries in 2013. In addition, the global defense industry survey report provides a comprehensive account of the opinions conveyed by executives, in order to help the reader to judge which of the BRIC nations could really be the drivers of the global economy in 2013. The report also provides access to information categorized by company type, region, and company turnover.

Introduction and Landscape
Why was the report written?
This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from Strategic Defense Intelligence's exclusive panel of leading global defense industry companies; it identifies respondents' current business scenarios with BRIC nations and demonstrates respondents' intentions of changes in business dynamics during 2013. Furthermore, the report tracks the leading business concerns that affect business with BRIC nations and understands respondents' willingness for business with BRIC nations in 2013.

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?
The survey reflects that defense industry supplier respondents acknowledge 'India' and 'China' as the key BRIC nations for their current business operations; in addition, respondents expect a positive economic outlook for BRIC's in 2013.

What are the key drivers behind recent market changes?
Supplier respondents anticipate that the 'policy towards foreign investment' will improve significantly in Brazil and Russia, while the 'availability of relevantly skilled labor' will see an improvement in India and China.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?
“Global Packaging Industry Survey 2013: Economic Outlook in BRIC” is a new report by Strategic Defense Intelligence that provides the reader with an extensive and authoritative analysis of the economic outlook in BRIC for 2013. This report identifies respondents' current business scenarios with BRIC nations and demonstrates respondents' intentions of changes in business dynamics during 2013. In addition, the global defense industry survey report provides a comprehensive account of the opinions conveyed by executives to help the reader to judge which of the BRIC nations could really be the drivers of the global economy in 2013.

Key Features and Benefits

• To identify the perceptions of respondents about the intensity of current business with BRIC nations, and explores the change in business conditions and their influence on BRIC nations in 2013.
• Analyzes the business expectations of global defense industry respondents within the BRIC nations.
• Uncovers the key issues and challenges that restrain respondents from doing business with BRIC nations.
• Identifies the economic outlook for the BRIC nations in 2013.
• To understand the expected changes in business volumes with Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2013.

Key Market Issues

• In total, 55% of respondents from Asia-Pacific declare that they currently operate their business in 'India', while 47% from North America operate their business in 'Brazil'.
• Respondents from medium and large companies indicate high growth in 'Brazil', while respondents from small-sized companies acknowledge 'India' and 'China' as the key growth markets for business expansion in 2013.
• Regardless of region, 'regulatory changes', 'unfavorable government policies', and 'poor infrastructure' are the leading concerns for business growth in BRIC nations.
• Respondents from Europe and the  Asia-Pacific region predict that a 'policy towards foreign investment' and the 'physical infrastructure' will improve in 'Brazil' and 'Russia'.
• Analysis reveals that 40% and 60% of respondents from the buyer segment expressed that they 'expect an improvement' in the general state of the economy in Brazil and China in 2013 respectively.

Key Highlights

• In total, 48% and 39% of supplier respondents consider 'India' and 'China' to be the most significant BRIC markets.
• The Strategic Defense Intelligence industry survey reveals that buyer respondents comparatively prefer to do business with 'Brazil' and 'India' than 'Russia' in 2013.
• Supplier respondents foresee that 'regulatory changes' and 'unfavorable government policies' can negatively affect their business operations in Brazil and Russia.
• In total, 49% of supplier respondents envisage the 'availability of relevantly skilled labor' to improve in China in 2013.
• Overall, 60% of buyer respondents state that there are 'no major changes expected' in the future economic outlook of Russia.

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The Peruvian Defense Industry - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017

The Peruvian Defense Industry - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017

The Peruvian Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 report is the result of extensive market and company research covering the Peruvian defense industry, and provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news.

Introduction and Landscape
Why was the report written?
This report offers the reader an insight into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to gain market share in the Peruvian defense industry.

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?
During the review period the Peruvian defense budget recorded a CAGR of 14%. Expenditure was supported by a modernization program, participation in peacekeeping missions, and measures to counter drug trafficking. In 2012 the Peruvian defense budget stood at 1.4% of GDP and is expected to marginally increase to 1.5% of GDP by 2017. During the review period, Peru's capital expenditure allocation stood at 13.1% of the total defense budget, and this is expected to increase to 16.5% over the forecast period due to the government's weapons procurement plans. Consequently, the share of revenue expenditure in the total defense budget is expected to decrease from 86.9% in the review period to 83.5% in the forecast period.

What are the key drivers behind recent market changes?
Although Peru does not suffer from immediate threats of external aggression, there are several factors that require the country's defense forces to be adequately prepared, including internal threats from the Shining Path separatist group, the country's international peacekeeping missions, and volatile relationships with its neighbors, especially Chile. The Peruvian government is looking to counter the Shining Path group by purchasing arms and training its special forces in counter-insurgency measures. Moreover, the threat from the Shining Path group, increased concern over border security, and military modernization are expected to drive defense expenditure during the forecast period.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?
The Peruvian Defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides a detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.

Key Features and Benefits

• The report provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators, and also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides a detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.
• The report includes trend analysis of imports and exports, together with their implications and impact on the Peruvian defense industry.
• The report covers five forces analysis to identify various power centers in the industry and how these are expected to develop in the future.
• The report allows readers to identify possible ways to enter the market, together with detailed descriptions of how existing companies have entered the market, including key contracts, alliances, and strategic initiatives.
• The report helps the reader to understand the competitive landscape of the defense industry in Peru. It provides an overview of key defense companies, both domestic and foreign, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis.

Key Market Issues
With a 2012 defense budget of US$2.56 billion, Peru invests a relatively small portion of its GDP towards defense in comparison with European countries such as the UK and France.  Despite the country maintaining an open economy and providing a number of investment incentives, a small defense budget, acts as a key challenge for foreign companies interested in entering the Peruvian defense industry.

The arms procurement process in Peru is not transparent, with purchases often deemed to be classified and not shared outside the concerned department. The law on contracts and acquisitions requires all state institutions, without exception, to consult the Office of the Comptroller General before making a purchase, but this rule has been violated by the MoD on many occasions. This creates further doubt among the international suppliers as the defense contract bidders don't have a clear understanding of the parameters required to be fulfilled in order to secure a contract.

Peru's defense industry comprises small companies with little specialization in weapon categories. in the resulting lack of availability of advanced defense technology in the country stands as an infrastructural challenge for the foreign weapon suppliers who intend to conduct business in Peru.

Key Highlights
During the review period, Peruvian defense expenditure grew at a CAGR of 14% and registered US$2.6 billion in 2012. The persistent threat from insurgent guerrilla organization the Shining Path group, border disputes with Chile, an arms race within the Latin American region, active participation in peacekeeping missions, and efforts to stop drug trafficking stimulated expenditure during the review period.  These factors are also expected to support defense expenditure throughout the forecast period. Defense expenditure in Peru is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 10% and reach a value of US$4.2 billion by 2017.

In 2012, Peruvian homeland security expenditure valued at US$2.2 billion, and is expected to register a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period to reach US$3.3 billion in 2017. HLS expenditure will be driven by efforts to stop drug trafficking and organized crime. In order to counter these threats, Peru is expected to invest in surveillance and intelligence technologies such as electronic identification documents and automated border crossing systems.

As a result of the mostly aging naval and air defense systems that makes up the country's inventory, Peru finds it difficult to combat with the coca growers in the Amazon, and it has become imperative for Peru to modernize its current navy and air defenses to maintain operation readiness. According to the defense sources, the Peruvian Air Force is currently upgrading its 12 Mirage 2000 and 18 MIG-29 model type combat aircraft and, in addition, the MoD signed anMoU with Daewoo Shipbuilding andMarine Engineering Co., on April 2012 for the construction of new vessels, and maintenance and upgrades of the Navy's submarines.

The Nigerian Defense Industry - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017

The Nigerian Defense Industry - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017

The Nigerian defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 report is the result of extensive market and company research covering the Nigerian defense industry, and provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news.

Introduction and Landscape
Why was the report written?
The Nigerian defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 offers the reader an insight into the market opportunities and entry strategies adopted by foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to gain market share in the Nigerian defense industry.

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?
During the review period, the Nigerian defense budget recorded a CAGR of 13.03%, with expenditure mainly driven by participation in peacekeeping initiatives and operations to stop the smuggling of oil. The defense budget, which stood at 0.78% of GDP in 2012, is expected to decrease to 0.75% of GDP by 2017, as the country's defense expenditure growth is expected to outpace its GDP growth. The defense budget is also expected to increase during the forecast period, due to increased deployment of armed forces in peacekeeping operations and significant threats to its national security. During the review period, the country's capital expenditure allocation stood at an average of 14.53% of the total defense budget, and is expected to decrease to an average of 11.2% over the forecast period due to reduced equipment purchase allocations.

What are the key drivers behind recent market changes?
Nigerian military expenditure is expected to be mainly driven by peacekeeping operations and efforts to stop the smuggling of stolen oil. Nigeria became a member of the UN in 1960 and this involvement in peacekeeping operations will significantly drive the country's defense expenditure over the forecast period, in particular the procurement of armored vehicles and transport aircraft. Being the largest producer of crude oil and oil exports, the country is threatened by the smuggling of oil, especially in the oil-rich Niger delta region. In March 2011 Nigerian soldiers destroyed nearly 500 illegal oil refineries in the Niger Delta region to stop the smuggling of stolen oil in the country.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?
The Nigerian defense Industry Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2017 provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators. It also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides a detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.

Key Features and Benefits

• The report provides detailed analysis of the current industry size and growth expectations from 2013 to 2017, including highlights of key growth stimulators, and also benchmarks the industry against key global markets and provides a detailed understanding of emerging opportunities in specific areas.
• The report includes trend analysis of imports and exports, together with their implications and impact on the Nigerian defense industry.
• The report covers five forces analysis to identify various power centers in the industry and how these are expected to develop in the future.
• The report allows readers to identify possible ways to enter the market, together with detailed descriptions of how existing companies have entered the market, including key contracts, alliances, and strategic initiatives.
• The report helps the reader to understand the competitive landscape of the defense industry in Nigeria. It provides an overview of key defense companies, both domestic and foreign, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis.

Key Market Issues

• According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 of Transparency International, Nigeria is classified as a highly corrupt country. Corruption can result in unfair contract awards and has become a major obstacle for foreign companies aiming to supply arms to the Nigerian MoD. There is also widespread corruption in the Nigerian Police Force; embezzlement and mismanagement of the police budget has resulted in only a small portion of the budget being spent on protecting internal security, resulting in an increased internal threat to the country.
• With a defense budget of US$2.2 billion in 2011, Nigeria invests only 0.78% of its GDP towards defense. During the review period an average of 16.5% of the defense budget was allocated for capital expenditure, representing a relatively low allocation for the purchase of equipment, and high-technology arms and ammunition. As a result, the country's relatively small defense budget does not attract foreign defense companies, and the prohibition of FDI in the defense sector also acts as a barrier to market entry for foreign suppliers.

Key Highlights

• Nigerian defense expenditure grew at a CAGR of 13.03% during the review period, and is estimated to reach US$2.23 billion in 2013. Active participation in UN peacekeeping missions and operations to stop the smuggling of stolen oil stimulated expenditure during the review period. These factors are expected to continue to drive defense expenditure throughout the forecast period, with spending anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 6.5% and to reach US$2.87 billion by 2017. As a percentage of GDP (gross domestic product), the country's defense budget stood at 0.78% in 2011, and is expected to decrease to 0.75% of GDP by 2017.
• The country's homeland security expenditure, estimated at US$2.42 billion in 2013, is expected to register a CAGR of 11.15% during the forecast period and to reach US$3.7 billion by 2017. Nigeria's homeland security expenditure is primarily driven by the policing of extremism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering. In order to counter these threats, the country must invest in surveillance and intelligence technologies such as electronic identification documents, e-passports, automated border crossing systems, and CCTV (closed circuit television) systems.
• The country's defense capabilities are limited to the production of small arms and ammunition, and aircraft maintenance and repair services. The domestic defense industry comprises state-owned companies including Defense Industries Corporation (DICON), specializing in the production of small arms and ammunition, and Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP Limited (DANA), which provides aircraft maintenance and services. As a result, the country imports defense equipment such as aircraft, missiles, and armored vehicles, which domestic suppliers do not supply. As the country does not spend a significant amount of its defense budget on advanced technology, and research and development, the domestic defense market remains under-developed.