RE: This could potentially be a huge problem for ecommerce

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Further to my post above, it would appear that OSC is capable of breaking all the rules on this patent. 

It seems that if you dont use all the features the patent covers you should be ok..

 US patent

Universal shopping center for international operation  
Patent Number: US6460020  
Publication date: 2002-10-01  
Inventor(s): POOL ED (US); MAUER DOUG (US)  
Applicant(s): TECHNOLOGIES INC DE (US)  
Requested Patent:  US6460020  
Application Number: US19970999297 19971229  
Priority Number(s): US19970999297 19971229; US19960033984P 19961230  
IPC Classification: G06F17/60  
EC Classification: G06F17/60B  
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Abstract
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An international transaction system for operation over the internet/intranet provides a pre-transactional calculation of all charges involved in any international transaction. Upon the option of the customer, the goods can be viewed on catalogue sheets translated to a language of the customer's choice, and the price provided in a currency selected by the customer. The customer also has the option of initiating the order with automatic credit authorization, generation of an electronic title or commercial invoice and arrangements and payment of shipping charges and any taxes and import/export duties