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Method for business to business collaborative viral adoption

US7788157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41Claims
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Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/04
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method for business to business communication among trading partners that use differing business rules and processes. A trading partner server provides a center for communication between the trading partners enforcing the business rules and enabling the trading partners to communicate effectively. Legally binding and non-legally binding agreements necessary to support a business discourse are handled electronically through the trading partner server.

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