Tag: intellectual property rights

New study shows intellectual property is good for the European economy, balance of trade and job creation

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The European Patent Office (EPO) and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) today published their second EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy in terms of GDP, employment, wages and trade. The study finds that more than 42% of total economic activity in the EU (some €5.7 trillion Read more about New study shows intellectual property is good for the European economy, balance of trade and job creation[…]

All European scientific articles to be freely accessible by 2020

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All scientific articles in Europe must be freely accessible as of 2020. EU member states want to achieve optimal reuse of research data. They are also looking into a European visa for foreign start-up founders. And, according to the new Innovation Principle, new European legislation must take account of its impact on innovation. These are Read more about All European scientific articles to be freely accessible by 2020[…]