Costs discourage European patents

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The results of a survey conducted by the Munich, Germany-based European Patent Office (EPO) showed that small and medium-sized business enterprises are discouraged from applying for patents because of the high administrative fees and translation costs involved when patents are filed via the EPO. The cost of filing for patents is lower in European national patent offices, the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Japanese Patent Office. The survey was commissioned after industry complaints were launched.

Prices and rates, Intellectual property, Technological innovations, Patents

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Pressured staff 'lose faith' in patent quality

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The two separate staff surveys reveals that examiners at the European Patent Office (EPO) lose confidence in its ability to ensure the quality of the patents it issues. The examiners are unable to enforce the quality standards set by the European Patent Convention.

Patent Owners & Lessors, Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), Patent owners and lessors, Europe, Patent licenses, Patent licensing, License lawsuit, Patent licencing

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Showdown for Europe

Article Abstract:

The European Union is taking various major long-term steps for the cultivation of genetically modified crops. Their main focus lies on the growth of two different strains of maize (corn).

Environmental aspects, Growth, Company growth, Genetically modified crops, Report, European Union. European Food Safety Authority

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