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A new frontier for NFTs and latest General Court decision

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What are the difficulties faced by EU SMEs when applying for a patent?   

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News regarding Moderna’s vaccine ownership and Pfizer's deal with the MPP to license the Covid-19 oral pill.

On Thursday, the European Parliament has adopted with an overwhelming majority a report on the European Commission's "EU Intellectual Property Action Plan". This presents an important step forward in addressing weaknesses in the current intellectual property system.

A joint study by EPO, ESPI and ESA reveals the growth of patent filings (2001-2020) for quantum technologies, which are used in space technologies for earth observation, navigation and communication.

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The Open Access rules applicable in Horizon Europe foresee the use of CC BY licences for the dissemination of scientific publications.

Worldwide IPR-filing activity increased in 2020, defying the current global economic challenges and showcasing vibrant entrepreneurship and the rise of new goods and services in response to the pandemic. Find out more about India´s contribution to this growth.

Last week, the European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) signed a letter of intent for co-operation on intellectual property (IP) management.