BU231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Webcam, Cybersquatting, World Intellectual Property Organization
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Use of computer networks to facilitate commercial activities including the production, distribution, sale and delivery of goods/services: ecommerce includes. Supply of tangible or electronic goods/services over the internet; supply of tangible goods involves a conventional mode of delivery; electronic goods downloaded directly to computer. Payment made through electronic media instead of cash/cheque: e commerce has changed the business world in 3 key areas: A software payment system that may allow anonymous transfer of money over the internet. Concerns about public safety, fraud, invasion of privacy, identity theft, money laundering, and tax evasion. Requires consumer to indicate agreement with terms of sale. All intended conditions must be brought to attention of consumer. Agreement should specify where/when contract is made. Law of contract imposes certain formal requirements. Provincial legislation governs b2b and b2c electronic contracts. An identifiable feature that is used by a person for the purpose of distinguishing his goods/services from those of others: passing off:
