The European Union is struggling towards a reform of its complex, costly patent system with unified application process (in most member-states), and steps towards a more efficient court system.
Following its conference on international IP reform May 7 in the US Congress, Science|Business is launching a study of the innovation impact of these changes to provide an overview of the reforms, and begin examining their meaning for industry and academia.
Topics for discussion in our Policy Bridge include:
- What does this mean for inventors working in Europe?
- Are further measures needed to make the current EU Patent "Package" a success?
- How can the EU Patent help improve innovation under Horizon 2020?
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