Systems and methods for enabling the parent in a hierarchically organized pair of objects to allow the child to share access to selected assets. In one embodiment, the assets are shared in one of three modes: an IMPOSE mode; an INHERIT mode; and a CO-OWN mode. In the IMPOSE mode, the parent allows the...http://www.google.com/patents/US7904804?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7904804 - System and method for web sites in hierarchical relationship to share assets