"Microsoft's behavior has to be looked at through the scope of the contract, not through a copyright infringement view, " said Cullinan.

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The contract details the scope of work to be done, and fees.

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The charity Barnardo's welcomed the figures but called on the government to widen the scope of Youth Contract training to a broader group of young people.

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Even if the foreign partner has the larger stake, the initial contract is usually so restrictive that the venture cannot change the scope of its business or acquire another firm without government approval, which is rarely granted.

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