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| The use of computer networks to facilitate transactions involving the production, distribution, sale, and delivery of goods and services in the marketplace |
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A web site document setting out contractual terms, the acceptance of which is indicated by 'clicking' on the appropriate icon
- Terms and agreement must be clear to any potential customer |
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| Intellectual Property Rights |
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| Abstract property rights owned by persons who have the sole right to license the use of the property |
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A word (or words), a design, or a combination of these, used to identify the goods or services of one person or organization
- Good for 15 years and renewable every 15 years |
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Courts will set jurisdiction where the defendant resides, or where there is a 'real and substantial connection' to the jurisdiction
(On the internet, where is the defendant located) |
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Electronic signatures are valid
Electronic document is considered 'writing' |
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| Problems with Formal Requirements |
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| Intention to be bound by contract - is it clear that clicking a button implies this? |
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| Tort Law in E- Commerce (3) |
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Negligence: Computer malfunction
Defamation
Intellectual Property Infringements |
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| reproduction for the purpose of criticism or private study - need to cite author |
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| Registration of a domain name containing the trademark of another person, with the intention of selling the domain name to the owner of the mark |
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