Sentences with phrase «general licensing arrangements»

The Home Office is expected to launch a public consultation later this week which will propose the transfer of those firearm categories from the general licensing arrangements to the stricter provisions of section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968.

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«Regarding data exchange, data increase their value with use and should therefore be openly disseminated, tested, validated, documented and supported by metadata; arrangements such as the GNU General Public License (a free «copyleft» licence for software and other works), which would require users to provide information on their use or modification of the data, could be explored.»

She advises on general matters arising from the expansion of businesses through joint ventures and licensing arrangements, to providing more specific advice on technology contracts, hospitality management documentation, software licensing, hosting and support arrangements, e-commerce, competition, consumer protection, data security and brand protection.

We also advise on general commercial contracts as well as technology contracts (licensing and ICT development agreements), distribution arrangements, intellectual property rights, franchising and outsourcing.

He focuses on cross-border public and private M&A, private equity transactions, venture capital and general corporate governance, as well as advising clients based in the US, Europe, Asia and Middle East on commercial arrangements, including licensing, collaboration and joint venture arrangements.

Patent trolls are firms that buy overly - obscure, general or vague patents with the sole purpose of extracting licensing arrangements and settlement payments by threatening businesses and companies with claims of patent infringement.

The general idea is to promote licensing arrangements that support the development of patent portfolios for defensive purposes while reducing the likelihood of patents falling into the hands of patent assertion entities (aka patent trolls, the companies that don't make products but instead buy patents to launch lawsuits).

The Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC) General Accounting Department (GA) Manager responsible for the supervision of a team of accountants and clerical staff to achieve the completion of assigned accounting processes which may include purchase and expense accounting, treasury / banking accounting, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, cost allocations accounting, miscellaneous revenue accounting, contractual arrangement accounting, partnership and joint venture accounting, lease and tenant accounting, business tax and license filing as well as other accounting functions.

Summary of Responsibilities Ensure the daily operation of the office, including coordination and supervision of cleaning, plant care, and other maintenance services Order general office supplies, stationary and office equipment Organize any issues related to representation, orienting guests, ordering supplies for presentations, catering Assist in liaison with the landlord of office building, with service providers Assist in liaison with external IT service provider, handle lower level IT issues in the office (printer, webcam etc.), coordinate with the IT team in Budapest Handle incoming and outgoing mails, liaise with Fedex / UPS / USPS Assist in coordination and preparation for meetings and conference calls, including arrangement of logistics, meeting space, communications and catering Assist in arranging and confirming local, domestic and complex international travel for team members and ensuring effective use of time and resources Assist the HR team with new employee work station set up Assist, order, prepare marketing correspondence Prepare and submit expense reports Maintain filing structure for both hard copy and electronic files Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree Minimum of 3 years of experience Computer proficiency with MS Office, heavy Outlook knowledge Driver's license Key competencies Strong organizational, project and time management skills; detail - oriented Strong sense of urgency and efficiency in completing work Ability to take self - initiative and be proactive Ability to recognize and appropriately handle highly sensitive and confidential material and information Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player Ability to work with minimum of supervision Flexible and open to changing priorities We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation