Multiple option auction method and system
CA 2622290 C · Owner: Du Preez, Anthony Gert · Inventors: Du Preez, Anthony Gert
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The present invention relates generally to a method and system for conducting online auctions. It has particular application in conducting business over a network of computers such as the Internet for establishing materials or , service supply or sales contracts agreements for allocation of resources etc. In particular, the invention relates to the use of multiple options within an online auction scenario. In one form the invention provides a , method for conducting an online auction event to establish a contract the , event conducted between a controlling party and at least two parties from a prescribed panel of qualified competing bidding parties each competing , bidding party …
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- Filed September 13, 2006 and granted July 4, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 13, 2026.
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