E-commerce is a modern legal field that is gaining increasing importance with the rapid technological advancement and the widespread use of the internet. While the internet allows businesses and individuals to engage in commerce with ease and flexibility, it also raises a range of legal issues related to electronic contracts, intellectual property rights, data protection, cybersecurity, and other topics that require legal regulation. This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal concepts related to e-commerce and how to effectively address them from a legal perspective.

Who should attend?

• ·       Lawyers and legal consultants specializing in commercial law.
• ·       Business owners and investors in e-commerce.
• ·       Legal technology specialists.
• ·       Executives in companies that practice or plan to engage in e-commerce.
• ·       Students and professionals interested in commercial law and its developments in the digital field.
• ·       Employees of e-commerce companies and online stores.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• ·       Understand the legal foundations of e-commerce and its developments.
• ·       Learn the laws and regulations related to electronic contracts.
• ·       Identify the rights and obligations regarding personal data protection online.
• ·       Understand laws related to intellectual property in the online environment.
• ·       Comprehend legal issues related to cybersecurity and hacking.
• ·       Learn how to deal with legal disputes that may arise in e-commerce.
• ·       Understand tax and fee-related legislation in e-commerce.
• ·       Apply current laws in practical e-commerce scenarios.

·       Introduction to E-Commerce:

o   Definition of e-commerce and its various forms (B2B, B2C, C2C).

o   The evolution of e-commerce and its impact on traditional business models.

o   International and local laws governing e-commerce.

·       Electronic Contracts:

o   Concept of electronic contracts and their fundamentals.

o   Legal conditions for the validity of electronic contracts.

o   Electronic signatures and digital documentation tools.

o   Legal challenges related to the enforcement of electronic contracts.

·       Personal Data Protection in E-Commerce:

o   Laws related to privacy protection (e.g., GDPR).

o   Companies' obligations regarding data collection and storage.

o   Cybersecurity and data protection.

o   Individuals' rights to protect their personal data online.

·       Intellectual Property in E-Commerce:

o   Copyrights and patents in the online world.

o   Trademark protection in e-commerce.

o   Infringements of intellectual property in the digital environment and how to address them.

o   Laws related to combating online counterfeiting.

·       Cybersecurity and Hacking:

o   Introduction to cybersecurity and its importance in e-commerce.

o   Laws related to protecting networks and information from hacking.

o   Legal measures to deal with cyber-attacks.

o   Roles of governments and companies in enhancing cybersecurity.

·       E-Commerce and Taxes:

o   Taxes in e-commerce (VAT, income tax, etc.).

o   Tax challenges faced by companies operating online.

o   International and local laws related to taxes in e-commerce.

o   Dealing with tax evasion in e-commerce.

·       Laws Related to E-Competition:

o   Anti-monopoly and unfair competition laws in e-commerce.

o   Strategies for maintaining fair competition in online markets.

o   Issues with large companies dominating e-commerce markets.

·       Dispute Resolution in E-Commerce:

o   Mechanisms for resolving legal disputes in e-commerce.

o   Mediation and arbitration as alternative dispute resolution methods.

o   Jurisdictional laws in international e-commerce transactions.

·       International E-Commerce Legislation:

o   International regulations governing e-commerce (e.g., the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods).

o   Coordination between local and international laws in electronic transactions.

o   Legal challenges across borders in e-commerce.