Abstract: A method for forming a strategic alliance between two or more entities is disclosed. The strategic alliance may be formed between the two or more entities to jointly manage the development, marketing, distribution and/or sale of a product and/or service sold to consumers through retailers. A joint business plan may define the goals and requirements of the strategic alliance. Each entity may contribute personnel and resources to program units for implementation of the joint business plan. The described methods of forming a strategic alliance may be used in any industry.

Abstract: A combinational static CMOS logic circuit for providing a plurality of basic two-input logic functions with reduced complexity and integrated circuit area. The combinational static CMOS logic circuit provides either a NAND or an XOR output at a first output terminal and a NOR output at a second output terminal. A configuration input terminal is utilized for selecting between the NAND or the XOR output being provided at the first output terminal. In an alternate configuration, the combinational static CMOS logic circuit provides either a NOR or an XNOR output at a first output terminal and a NAND output at a second output terminal.