European Commission launches EU patent proposals
This article was originally published in RAJ Devices
Executive Summary
The European Commission has launched its proposals for a new unitary patent that is expected to reduce the cost of obtaining patents in the EU by around 80%1. The plans will be discussed under an "enhanced co-operation" procedure that will see Italy and Spain left on the sidelines unless they drop their opposition to the proposed translation arrangements2,3.
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