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The article focuses on the licensing regulation in Canada. Spending on research and development (R&D) centers on telecommunications, biotechnology, transport and resource development. Statistics Canada estimated that R&D spending in manufacturing will exceed 52% of total spending in 2009. Factors such as the estimated size of the potential market may affect decisions on whether to license a technology or make a direct investment. The protection of intellectual property is discussed, as well as the process for property registration.

The article focuses on the policies for foreign licensing in Russia as of December 2009. It explains that the approach in foreign licensing is described by the outlets or brands being developed by local companies with regional knowledge to provide cashflow for foreign companies. It stresses that Russia is now focused on improving the judicial system and making laws on copyrights, trademarks, and patents that comply with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPs) agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The article provides information on the licensing policy of the government of France on intellectual property. Forms of industrial and intellectual property are legally recognized by the French government. Registration of industrial property are done at the National Industrial Property Institute. Licensing arrangement with foreigners are permitted among French companies.

The article presents an overview on licensing regulation for foreign investments in Australia. Foreign investment policies pose no barriers to multinational companies establishing businesses in the country. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is responsible for regulating franchises. The country's intellectual property laws offer protection for copyright works, patents, trademarks etc.

Presents information on regulations and policies governing licensing agreements in Taiwan. Government agencies processing trademark and service-mark licenses; Background on corporate licensers in Taiwan; List of intellectual property laws; Local and international laws protecting intellectual property. INSETS: Intellectual property laws;Recent licensing agreements.

Provides information on the commercial market, law and policies in New Zealand. Overview of the licensing policies in the market; Competition and price policies; Growth of electronic commerce.

The article discusses the issues covered in the Good Samaritan Legislation in the 114th U.S. Congress. It states the eligibility for Good Samaritan permit, minerals covered by permit, and the scope of liability protection. It mentions that the legislation reflects the concepts from a number of proposals with refinements and modifications.

The article provides information on the biological licenses for drugs approved by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). Topics include the draft given by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the need for regulations for biological products, and the trade problems faced by the industrial group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

The article reports that Philippines has announced plans to speed up licensing process for exporters of processed food and other products, as of August 2016. It states that the move has followed complaints by exporters concerning supposed lengthy waiting times after making applications for licenses to operate and certificates of product registration, and mentions that Senen Perlada of Export Marketing Bureau, has written to the Department of Trade and Industry about the proposals.

The article reports on the development of the economic policy of Norway including the discoveries of Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) with 12 oil reserves, presentation of the 21 new production licenses, and the approval of three Plans of Development and Operations (PDOs). The new production licenses which comprised of nine from the Barents sea and 12 from the Norwegian Sea was awarded as part of the 20th licensing round. The three PDOs were composed of Goliat field, Olsevar, and Troll field.