Yearly Archives: 2014

Kazakh consumer loans market far from saturation

In 10 regions of Kazakhstan, the wage laborers’ consumer debts to banks is on average equivalent to less than three months of average wages, Source: en.trend.az

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Following overhaul at three oil refineries Kazakhstan may face excessive … – Tengrinews

The only potential market available for our petroleum products is that of other Central Asia states with a growing population and a shortage of oil processing capabilities of their own. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

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Foreign borrowers responsible for 40% of NPLs in Kazakhstan – Tengrinews

A significant bulk of the NPLs were provided back in 2006-2008, a time of heavy borrowing and high appetite for risky investments. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

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The Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to Thought Leadership – Brian Solis

Thought leadership is one of those things that’s easier to talk about than it is to achieve. I see it as a state, something earned, and not necessarily something you simply do. Smart thinking or communication or publishing does not

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U.S. IP LAW: Negotiation in the U.S. for the Sale of a Patent-Infringing Product Is Not Necessarily Infringement Under U.S. Law

Patent infringement, U.S. negotiation for sale of infringing product, sale of patent infringing product in U.S., offer to sell patent infringing product in the U.S. Source: http://www.us-ip-law.com

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FTC Hits Patent Troll and Its law Firm for Deceptive Practices | JD Supra

A patent troll company, its sole owner, and its law firm agreed that they engaged in deceptive practices according to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after they… Source: http://www.jdsupra.com

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New Life for Patent Reform in a New Congress

The results of the 2014 midterm elections have put life back into patent reform legislation that stalled in the Senate in May. Source: http://www.corpcounsel.com

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FTC Slaps Texas Firm, Lawyers In First Action Against Patent ‘Trolls’

In a stark warning to patent assertion entities and their lawyers, the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday settled charges against a Texas company and its o… Source: http://www.nationallawjournal.com

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Patent Litigation in Japan: Major Differences between the US and Japan – Law.com

Live Date: December 2 2014 at 2:00 PM ET This webinar hosted by Steve Comer a partner of Morrison & Foerster’s Intellectual Property Group… Source: http://www.law.com

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10 Ways To Protect Your Mobile Payments

With the announcement by Apple Inc., millions of Americans can now begin using a new mobile payment service that many say will usher in a new era of convenience and security of mobile payments on iPhone 6, 6 Plus and

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