Electronic/Mobile Commerce
The increasing ubiquity of the internet and mobile data networks provides organisations with the opportunity to undertake commercial transactions involving goods, services and information with a market far larger than would otherwise be possible and at a fraction of the cost associated with a brick and mortar business. It is no surprise therefore that electronic and mobile commerce is one of the fastest growing business sectors of the Malaysian as well as global economy.
Our clients range from traditional brick and mortar outfits to purely electronic sales outfits on internet and mobile channels. We assist our clients to understand the legal and commercial implications of conducting business in a networked environment, negotiate the wide range of arrangements required to set up an electronic/mobile commerce offering, and address any issues which arise in the course of their business.
Our Services Include:
- Drafting all operationalisation agreements, including portal/site development, hosting and content provisioning agreements, agreements with merchants and e-fulfilment service providers, revenue sharing and collaboration arrangements
- Drafting the necessary terms and conditions of use, terms of contract formation, intellectual property, privacy and security policies
- Advising clients on issues pertinent to electronic/mobile transactions, including on-line contract formation, intellectual property, jurisdiction and tax
- Advising clients on compliance with laws and regulations pertinent to on-line marketing, promotions and contests, consumer protection, payment systems and specific sectors (e.g. banking, securities, health)
- Advice on the Digital Signature Act, E-Commerce Act, Payment Systems Act and other technology related legislation and regulations
Our Selected Conferences & Publications:
- “Online Promotions, Privacy & Spam”, Strategic Internet Marketing Asian Conference, Frost & Sullivan, Singapore, 2004
- “On-line Contracting: The Legal and Practical Considerations”, Corporate Legal Counsel Conference, Asia Business Forum, 2004
- “Legal Issues Affecting Internet Contracts – the Malaysian Perspective”, LawAsia, Computer Law Association & Bar Council Malaysia Joint Conference, 2002
- “Step by Step Guide to Formulating Internet Related IT Contracts”, 2nd MSC International Cyberlaw Conference, 2001
- “E-Commerce: E-Trading and Internet Money Transactions – The Supporting Legal Framework”, 11th Malaysian Law Conference, 2001