A big step forward for European patent reform
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Progress towards a harmonised patent system in Europe has so far been painfully slow. Talks have been hampered by disagreements as to what should replace the current complex, fragmented system and by the recalcitrance of certain member states over the proposed single EU patent.
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