Key Aspects of German Business Law: A Practical Manual

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
Introduction....Pages 1-4
Front Matter....Pages 5-5
Recognized Forms of Business Organizations....Pages 7-29
The Acquisition of Closely Held Companies....Pages 31-47
Valuation of Business Enterprises....Pages 49-53
Front Matter....Pages 55-55
Key Aspects of German Tax Law....Pages 57-68
Aspects of German Labor Law....Pages 69-79
Residence and Work Permits....Pages 81-87
Distribution Agreements....Pages 89-102
Computer Law....Pages 103-108
Electronic Commerce....Pages 109-113
Protection of Internet Domain Names....Pages 115-119
Notaries in Germany....Pages 121-131
Real-Estate Property Law in Germany....Pages 133-143
The Law of Bankruptcy and Security Interests....Pages 145-154
Enforcement of Rights and Claims through the Courts and Arbitration Tribunals/The German Attorney Fees....Pages 155-162
Institutions of the European Community....Pages 163-175
Antitrust Law in the European Community....Pages 177-189
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts in the European Community....Pages 191-201
The PCT and the Enforcement of Patents in Europe....Pages 203-251
Trademark Protection in Germany and Europe....Pages 253-325
Back Matter....Pages 327-334