August 7th, 2009 at 12:35pm
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India just reported GDP growth of 9.4% for the fiscal year ended March 2007. This is way above the 8% predicted rate of growth and moving toward China’s stunning 10.4% growth rate.
India, like China is becoming an engine of global growth. The U.S. is clearly no longer the important engine of global growth that it once was. Let us face facts. The U.S. has lost much of its global political leadership, and now its global economic leadership is coming into question.
The U.S. is still the world’s biggest economy, but with a growth rate of less than 1% in the last quarter, and with close to double digit growth in India and China there is little doubt that the U.S. will lose its status as the world’s biggest economy within a decade if these trends persist.
We are American, and we are pro-America, but we are also realists. Let us invest in those areas where the money is to be made. Let us invest in the countries that are growing fast and in the commodities and precious metals which will benefit from these trends. Let us look at the transportation companies whose products and services are necessary to effectuate this growth and at the energy and base metals which are the building blocks of any economy. Let us also look at the global financial intermediaries that will provide the financing for this growth and at the precious metals stocks where many of the profits will be invested.
In our opinion, gold will play a major part as a vehicle that central banks will acquire to strengthen their balance sheets. Recently, Spain sold some gold. The buyers were the central banks of countries with growing economies-the buyers were Asian central banks.
As power shifts from the U.S. and Europe to Asia, so do the central bank gold holdings shift from U.S. and Europe to Asia.
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August 6th, 2009 at 12:37pm
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THE THEMES ARE:
Growth of China, India and the Asian region creates investment opportunity in these markets.
Energy demand will continue to grow; supply is not growing hence energy prices will rise.
Non-U.S. dollar based currencies will continue to appreciate.
Demand for global financial services will grow rapidly.
Industrial metals and precious metals will be needed to further global growth. Supply is stagnant and demand is rising, hence prices will rise.
Transportation equipment is important for this growth to continue.
CHINA TO ALLOW MORE INVESTORS TO OWN STOCKS ABROAD…BULLISH FOR ASIA, ESPECIALLY HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE We anticipate that a great deal of Chinese capital will gradually find its way into the regional stock markets of Asia; first into Hong Kong, then into other Chinese language markets like Singapore, and eventually into the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. We own Singapore and Hong Kong companies for our clients and plan to use market pullbacks to add to these positions. In our view, this growth will continue for many years and is not for a short-term trend.
AREAS OF FOCUS IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE In Hong Kong, we are focused on companies which are property developers in Hong Kong, who have also made big commitments to property development in China. Within Singapore, we continue to like many industries, especially financial services. Singapore has a well educated work force, a good port system, stable and efficient non corrupt government, good courts, excellent legal and accounting framework, and a pro business environment with low taxes. We believe Singapore will become the Asian financial capital as London is for Europe, and New York is for North America.
WHAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING IS A LONG-TERM TREND, ASIAN GROWTH WILL CONTINUE FOR MANY, MANY YEARS Not since the industrial revolution of Europe has there been such far reaching change in the global economic background.
THIS IS AN OLD THEME FOR US WE HAVE BEEN SAYING THESE THINGS FOR OVER 5 YEARS, AND OTHERS ARE FINALLY GETTING ON THE BANDWAGON In a major report to clients this week, Morgan Stanley estimates that 30 million Asian people per year, for the next 20 to 25 years, will move from the countryside into Asian cities.
Their analysts predict that 17 million per year in China, and 13 million per year in other Asian countries like India will make the journey. They correctly point out that this huge influx will be due to rising standards of living in Asia, and that immense infrastructure spending will be required to manage this transition.
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These articles are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a solicitation, offering or recommendation of any security. Guild Investment Management does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this web site are suitable or appropriate for all investors. Any market analysis constitutes an opinion that may not be correct. Readers must make their own independent investment decisions.
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Any opinions expressed herein, are subject to change without notice. In addition, there are many market, currency, economic, political, business, technological and other risks that are beyond our control. We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate content in these articles; however, some content and some of the assumptions, formulas, algorithms and other data that impact the content may be inaccurate, outdated, or otherwise inappropriate. In addition, we may have conflicts of interest with respect to any investments mentioned. Our principals and our clients may hold positions in investments mentioned on the site or we may take positions contrary to investments mentioned.
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July 21st, 2009 at 06:44pm
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A residential or commercial will be a prized possession as it’s centrally located and most of the prominent cities of India and the Metros are well connected with Delhi. Delhi also houses some of the premier educational institutions of India and many quality schools and it is home to a number of renowned intellectuals, museums, art galleries and places of historic importance a part from being a residential and commercial property hub of India.
Foreign investments in residential and commercial properties in Delhi promises high return on investments, as FDI policies in India are among the most liberal and attractive in emerging economies. So, invest in Delhi, and be a part of this most promising economy.
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July 17th, 2009 at 04:24pm
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I have got a notice from a online images selling company, that i have used copyrighted material on my website. Now they are aksing for settlement amount. Just wanted to understand how stong is copyright act for images in India, thay are saying that they will file a case on me! i know they will ask for atleast 1 lack INR as a settlement amount.
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July 16th, 2009 at 04:27pm
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Dear All,
I wish to know, If as software registerd in Germany under copy rights act holds good for Inida as well. Or we need to register the same in India as well ?
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July 13th, 2009 at 04:25pm
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I am pursuing LL.B. from Panjab University Chandigarh… well i want to do some additional diploma programme in cyber law and intellectual property rights with distance education. could you guide me in this regard?
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July 11th, 2009 at 12:41am
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“If nature has made any one thing less susceptible than all others of exclusive property, it is the action of the thinking power called an idea, which an individual may exclusively possess as long as he keeps it to himself; but the moment it is divulged, it forces itself into the possession of every one, and the receiver cannot dispossess himself of it.” Thomas Jefferson.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is the privileges given to the owners of works that are created with the help of individual intelligence. These creations can be in the business, technical, fictional and arty domains and can have various forms comprising, of scripts, inventions, software, a suite or a trade name.
The term “intellectual property” was introduced in the case of Davoll et al. v. Brown in October 1845 in the Massachusetts Circuit Court. In this Justice Charles L. Woodbury held that “only in this way can we protect intellectual property, the labors of the mind, productions and interests as much a man’s own…as the wheat he cultivates, or the flocks he rears.” Section 1 of the French law of 1791 also stated that “All new discoveries are the property of the author; to assure the inventor the property and temporary enjoyment of his discovery, there shall be delivered to him a patent for five, ten or fifteen years.
The basic purpose of IPR is to guard the rights of an author for his work and simultaneously permit the general public to view his creativity. IPR law also puts time limits on the rights given to these authors so that a balance is maintained. Intellectual property, like any other form of property can become a material of trade, can be owned, sold as well as bought. This type of property is gradually becoming important for ensuring competition in a knowledge based economy.
Intellectual property is divided into the following categories:
Copyright
Patents
Trade Marks
Design Rights
Passing off
The law of Confidential information Copyrights, are mainly issued for the protection of original expressions of art, literature, music, drama etc. – for example, Pepsi has a copyright on the phrase “Yeh Dil Maange More” Patents are the rights granted to the inventor on new inventions which are not common – for example, Graham Bell got a patent on his invention of the telephone. Trademarks are mainly issued for protection of the make or the brand name and symbol that may be used by the brand owner-for example, the name ‘Coca Cola’ is a sheltered trademark and only the makers can use it.Design is issued for the protection of artistic or visual features in products – for example, a toothbrush with large bristles can get a legal protection for its unique design. Confidential information and trade secrets can also be protected by imposing restrictions on the physical use of that information and also imposing contractual obligations upon the persons dealing with that information – for example, the formula for making Coca Cola has been kept secret in this manner.
There are various organizations that are working towards the protection of intellectual property. Some of them are as follows:
(a) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva which sanctions various treaties in the field of intellectual property.
(b) Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (relating to patents, trademarks, designs, etc.) of 1883.
(c) Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (relating to copyright) of 1886.
(d) Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) through which patents can be obtained in different countries by filing a single application.
(e) World Trade Organization (WTO), which contains the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS). This agreement creates an obligation on all the members to recognize intellectual property rights in their country.
In India the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion is the supreme authority for all matters concerning WIPO. There have been remarkable developments in the field of intellectual property in India which is evident from the statistics shown below:
(a) In the year 1999-2000 there were merely 4824 application for patents that were filed whereas in 2006-2007 a total of 28,882 applications have been filed.
(b) There were merely 2824 applications examined in the year 1999-2000 whereas in 2006-2007 the number has gone up to 14,119 in 2006-07.
(c) There was a backlog of 5 lakh cases which has been brought down to zero now.
(d) The process of renewal of Trademarks certificates is now being done instantly and new applications are examined within a week.
(e) In 1999-2000, 8,010 registrations of trademarks were done which has increased to 109,361 now that is almost 13 times of the earlier figure.
(f) In the last four years there were 3.38 lakh trademark certificates issued, however in the last 64 years there were merely 1.65 lakh marks were registered.
(g) There have been 39 Geographical Indications products registrations since September, 2003. These include Darjeeling Tea, Pochanpally Ikat, Chaddar, Mysore Silk, Chanderi Saree, Kullu Shawl, Solapur Bidriware, etc.
(h) In the field of designs also the filing of applications has increased from 2874 to 5372 in 2006-07. The number of examined applications has also gone up to 5179 in 2006-07. The registrations in designs have also gone up to 4431 in 2006-07.
Current developments in the Intellectual property in India
(a) Establishment of NIIPM
The Government has already approved the proposal for establishment of a National Institute for Intellectual Property Management (NIIPM) at Nagpur. The Institute will perform training, education and research in this field.
(b) Modernization of the IP Offices
To provide additional employees, establish a higher level of computer network to support on-line processing, strengthen the data base and novelty search facilities, to make the people aware of generation activities, and to provide an access to international treaties/conventions easily the government is planning to modernize the IP offices. This proposal will be taken up in the 11th five year plan.
(c) Madrid Protocol on Trademarks
Madrid Protocol, administered by WIPO, is an uncomplicated, facilitative and lucrative system for the registration of International Trademarks. If India becomes a member of this then the Indian companies will have an advantage of registering their trademarks in all the countries which are the members of this protocol by filing a single application. The amendment of the Trade Marks Act is in progress so that our country can be a member of this protocol.
(d) International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA)
ISA and IPEA’s provide search reports on uniqueness and examination reports on patentability of various inventions. In India a scheme is under consideration to get recognition for the Indian Patent Office as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Co-operation Treaty.
(d) Mashelkar Committee
The Indian government has established a group of technical experts to examine the following patent law issues:
(a) Whether it would be compatible to the TRIPS agreement to limit the grant of patent for pharmaceutical substances only to a new chemical entity or to a new medical entity.
(b) Whether it would be compatible to the TRIPS agreement to exclude micro-organisms from patenting.
The bottom-line is that India is one of the most responsible members of the WTO. Besides creating waves in the global software industry India has framed stringent laws for the protection of IPR in the country. Bill Gates, the chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation, has rated India as one of the strongest pedestals for software development. It is evident from this statement that if a person like Bill Gates who is so much aware of the IPR issues can designate India as one of the upcoming destinations for the software development then the foreign companies should not worry about the protection of their intellectual property rights while investing in India.
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