What is the legal distinction between selling a product and licensing it?
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When you license a product you are allowing the purchaser to use the product, but they do not own it.  When you sell a product the puchaser own the product and rights to the product as well.  Generally software products are licensed.
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Well what does the company sell?
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Its not technical knowledge you need to know or worry about...\nI can't say about licenses as I don't know which country you are in.\nBut from my guess you should at least have some sort of trading license (in my country I need trading, import export license to start)\n\nto solve this.. find a CA and talk to him about this.. he'll do it for small fee(license your business etc).\n\nif you want to create a site here are some fast recommendations for you (note I don't make any money by these recommendations I am doing it because I use them)\n\nfor domains name use http://namecheap.com they are the BEST, best customer service etc\nfor hosting http://hostgator.com again they have the best customer service around.\n\nif you don't know html to build site.. find a 15 yr olds and get them to make it for you... anyone of them can make it in an hour(its that easy)\n\nYou need to understand the basics of online marketing(you don't need to be expert at everything).\n1. advertising online\n2. how to sell using online sales copy \n3. how to track your results
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you may need to find out if it's copy righted...so were when it became a factor.Others weren't....If you change a certain % of it,you can then use it.The law is a tough one ot read and figure out.It basically protects the orignal person's right to any royalties made off it if it's sold.\n\n'Public Domain' is usually what a place is considered.It's take by what they "eminent domain"..basically meaning it would be in the best interest of all in a community/area.\n like a person's land so a road can bebuilt through that area,lake or pond so many can use it....
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if you are looking to resell mobiles, all mobile phone  manufacturers will sell for trade if you can prove you are a legitimate business. if you want mobile phones to use within your business or company they also do business deals if you want purchase more than one mobile, although you are more likely to get a better deal from a mobile service provider i.e. vodaphone orange etc. \n     in terms of licences for software I'm not sure what you mean, but again all software manufacturers will do both trade and businesss deals, provided again that you can prove you are a legitimate business. just contact any manufacturers sales department and ask to be put through to the trade sales department, or if you want the software to use within your busines i.e in your office, ask to be put through to business sales. also put your question in business and finance as you will get more answers. good luck.
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First IANAL\n\nDated public disclosure starts the patent clock running, and can prevent someone else from patenting your business idea. By the same token, it also allows anyone, anywhere to take your business idea and run with it.\n\nPublic disclosure of an idea in and of itself is not grounds for a lawsuit should someone copy it. A verbatim copy may be grounds for a copyright violation in the US, but perhaps not anywhere else. In addition, I believe the yahoo answers TOS addresses the issue that you give up copyright when you use this site.\n\nYou could patent business processes within 1 year of public disclosure in the US. However, unless you have substantial funding to go after someone infringing on the idea, it is best to just keep quiet about such matters.
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It sounds like you created a new product and you're getting ready to put it on the market. That's great! Here are some steps to consider assuming you have completed the patent process:\n\n1. Create initial prototype in order to check if it works\n2. Prepare a non disclosure form to protect your invention before it hits the market when you show it to prospective investors or dealers or marketing partners\n3. Analyze costs to produce\n4. Evaluate the benefits and features of your product as this will shape your marketing strategy\n5. Get a professional prototype that you will show to prospective retail buyers\n6. Apply for provisional patent\n7. If you want to license the product to a manufacturer, find a licensing agent in your industry (Typically, an inventor can expect to receive royalties of between 3 to 7 percent of net sales)\n8. If you decide to manufacture and market the product yourself, you stand to profit more but will require greater capital
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You cannot sell an idea.\nEvery time somebody invents a new invention somebody says "I was just thinking about that"\nIdeas are worthless.\nIf your idea is a product then build a PROTOTYPE and patent it and then sell the patent.\nIf you idea is a service then build a service company and start selling your service.
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Most eBooks clearly state whether you can sell them or not.  Most FREE ones do not allow sale.  If you want to sell one you have purchased you need the resale rights.
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The software is perfectly legal to use, provided that you are using it on a system that the software was sold with (or a piece of hardware that the software was sold with).  OEM versions purchased seperately from hardware would not be legally licensed.
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Be careful about the attorneys/agencies that claim they will get your product patented/copyrighted. They usually hide in the fine print something about getting a huge percentage ( Royalty ) for  any product that is a success, and this after they get you to pay them a fee upfront to start the process. DO your own research first on how to navigate through the patent/copyright process.
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I am using a company called Marketing Advisory Group. They can help you get your product to market with a manufacturer via a licensing agreement. See this link.\n\nhttp://www.mktadvisory.com/
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The short answer is "no".  Academic licensing is expressly for the use of an academic institution or student.\n\nI would contact the vendor or software manufacturer directly.  I have seen some software sites that gave licensing based on academic OR not-for-profit.  I think it is up to each individual software manufacturer and what they decide.  Most likely if you ask, they will give you a comparable license or reduced rate.
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Is there a contract ? A patent? Do you own the rights to this item? Charge them!
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All items are copyrighted upon their creation by their creator.  They are the ones that have the ability to say how something is to be used, copied or distributed.  The copyright holder can sell it, give it away or protect it.  \n\nIt is illegal to claim a copyright that you do not own.
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You do need a license to sell insurance. Their is a business that you might be interested in, it is similar to insurance but does not require a license. Many insurance brokers are doing this because of the similarity to their field and the great compensation plan. Go to www.NonStopCashFlow.com for all the details.
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Obviously someone's sadly mistaken thinking there's nothing illegal about it.  In order to get the license you will have to contact the studio that produces the video.  They'll discuss the pricing (if they're even willing) with you.  You can then agree or disagree.  One point to make though is they will require you use sometime of software to ensure the video is not seen after the time period allowed.