[address-policy-wg] 2007-01 implementation clarification

Andy Davidson wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> A customer has indicated to me that they want PI space for a business 
> or project that is not incorporated. Under the new 2007-01 rules, what 
> is the correct way to request PI?
> 
> In UK law, a business might not be incorporated,

My take on that one is that the applicant doesn't even have to be a
"business". IP technology is agnostic to particular legal models and
shapes - at least it should be.

> but in such 
> circumstances, the income and actions of the business are treated as 
> the income and actions of the principal person behind the business.   In
> such circumstances does this mean the individual should apply for PI?

In our neck of the wooods anyone is able to sign a contract, even as an
individual. I don't see any reason why this should not be possible
with the NCC?

> Previously I'd have advised to use the trading name to apply for PI, 
> but under new rules I am aware that PI holders need to be able to sign 
> contracts... The trading name might not be a legal entity able or 
> willing to sign.
> 
> They plan to multihome, their need for PI appears justified to me.
> 
> Andy

Wilfried