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International Joint Ventures
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One of the strategies for entering international markets is through joint ventures—where the risks, costs, management, and success of the venture are shared by the partners. This course covers the formation and structure of joint ventures and includes a special segment on global privatization as a driving force in the formation of alliances, partnerships and joint ventures.

The international nature of joint ventures subjects them to a multitude of statutes, regulations and legal requirements which must be understood by the players: the U.S. business executive, the overseas partner, the investment banker, and their professional advisors. Add to this the complex business considerations which must be satisfied—often within the framework of a foreign culture and foreign practices—and you have a situation in which informed guidance is essential. Providing such guidance is the purpose of this unique course: International Joint Ventures.

Developed by Federal Publications Seminars, LLC, the course deals with the special business, legal, technological and financial problems...and possible solutions...affecting the formation and operation of an international joint venture. In short: you'll receive sharply focused information combined with realistic advice.

The course is designed to prepare managers, executives, and attorneys to negotiate, structure and document international joint ventures. We invite you to join us.

The Course Curriculum

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
  1. WHY VENTURE JOINTLY?
    1. Sharing Of Risks & Investment
    2. Manufacturing
    3. Marketing
    4. R & D
    5. Product Service
  2. WHAT IS A JOINT VENTURE?
    1. New Entity Or Contract?
    2. Cooperative Endeavors
    3. Strategic Alliances
  3. MULTI-PARTY VENTURES
    1. Why
    2. Who
    3. Interests

    STRUCTURING THE VENTURE

  4. KEY BUSINESS FACTORS
    1. Business Objectives
    2. Simplicity
    3. Liability Protection
    4. Exit & Terminations
    5. Tax Planning
    6. International Risks
  5. ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS ENTITIES
    1. Corporation
    2. Partnership
    3. Limited Partnership
    4. Contractual
    5. Foreign Entities
  6. FUNDING METHODS
    1. Partner Funding
    2. Contract Funding
    3. Partner Credit Support
    4. Contributions
  7. CONTROL & DIRECTION
    1. Role Of Directors
    2. Officer Authority
    3. Employees
    4. Borrowed Personnel
    5. Partner Supervision
    6. Financial Controls

    BASIC BUSINESS AGREEMENTS

  8. NEGOTIATING THE JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
    1. Necessity
    2. Letters Of Intent
    3. Role Of Partners
    4. Exclusivity Provisions
    5. Foreign vs. U.S. Law
    6. Exit Provisions
    7. Accounting & Currencies
  9. CORPORATE DOCUMENTS
    1. U.S. Or Foreign
    2. Certification Of Incorporation
    3. Stockholders Agreement
  10. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
    1. General
    2. Limited
    3. Constructive
  11. FUNDING CONTRACTS
    1. Services By Venture
    2. Commitments To Venture
    3. Third Party Funding
    4. Drafting International Contracts
  12. RESOLVING DISPUTES

    DEVELOPMENT & LICENSING OF TECHNOLOGY

  13. EXISTING TECHNOLOGY
    1. Licensing To The Venture
      1. Patents & trade secrets
      2. Know how & trade secrets
      3. Other proprietary rights
      4. Royalties & fees
      5. Use & disclosure restrictions
    2. Existing Third Party Rights
  14. DEVELOPING NEW TECHNOLOGY
    1. Business & Technical Plans
    2. Ownership & Obligations
      1. Partners' interests
      2. Venture's interests
      3. Employee interests
      4. Consultant's interests
      5. Third party claims
    3. Unique Technologies
    4. Technology Management

    IMPORTANT LEGAL & REGULATORY ISSUES

  15. EXPORT & IMPORT CONTROLS
    1. Export Controls On Goods & Technology
    2. When Are Licenses Needed?
    3. License Application Process
    4. Customs & Other Import Controls
  16. FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT
    1. How To Work With Foreign Government Officials
    2. Controlling Overseas Personnel
  17. ANTIBOYCOTT ACT
    1. Problems Of Doing Business In The Middle East
    2. Other Issues
  18. U.S. GOVT CONTROLS ON DOING BUSINESS IN CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
    1. Treasury Dept Foreign Assets Control
    2. Obtaining Licenses>

    U.S. AND FOREIGN ANTITRUST CONCERNS

  19. DEPT. OF JUSTICE GUIDELINES
    1. Mergers & Intl. Operations
    2. Business Review Procedures LI>Reporting Requirements
  20. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION JOINT VENTURES
  21. MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION & MARKETING VENTURES
    1. Effects On Competition
    2. Effects On Other Markets
    3. Ancillary Restraints
    4. Recent Legislation
  22. EC COMPETITION LAW
    1. Application To Non-EC Companies
    2. Reporting Requirements
    3. Concentrative vs. Cooperative Ventures

    BUSINESS TAX PLANNING

  23. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
    1. Global Reach Of U.S. Taxes
  24. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
    1. Debt vs. Equity
    2. Intangibles
  25. DISTRIBUTING PROFITS

    PROJECT FINANCING

  26. FINANCING ISSUES
    1. Project Financing Structure
    2. Sources
    3. Elements of Financing Agreements
    4. Issues & Risks

    DOING BUSINES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

  27. PRIVATIZATION IN EASTERN EUROPE & THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
  28. INVESTMENT IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
  29. THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
  30. GATT/WTO