Because it is open source, however, there are no royalties associated with using the system.

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Until 1875, Verne earned a flat sum for each manuscript, with no royalties.

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As I said, dead performers receive no royalties, and the CD itself costs a few cents (if that) to make.

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Opponents also argue that unlike many other countries, the Greek state gets no royalties from mine concessions other than collect taxes and jobs.

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He received no royalties for the job.

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Dr. Foley's attorney, Buckner Wellford, said there was no reason for Dr. Foley to disclose his Medtronic relationship to Mr. Roberson because the pedicle screws he used in the surgery, though made by Medtronic, weren't invented by Dr. Foley and earned him no royalties.

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In an email, Dr. Glassman said he had no knowledge of it but added that the Medtronic royalties were "for legitimate contributions to the development of" a Medtronic device used to treat scoliosis and other conditions.

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So it's no surprise that music stars have sought other streams of income outside royalties, concert dates and merchandising sales throughout the years.

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Having a franchise that charges 8% of your revenue in royalties and fees, whose reservation system refers to your hotel no more than 8% of your total rooms rented, is like having 14.7 pounds of air pressure in your tire.

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