Publication
Nov 2000
This article provides background information on patents and explains how they become trade-related as they are a source of distortions in trade and competition. It further analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the different patent systems that coexist in Europe and examines a proposal for a European Council regulation on the Community patent in light of the shortcomings of the existing systems.
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Author | Feli Martinez |
Series | CEPS Working Documents |
Issue | 155 |
Publisher | Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) |
Copyright | © 2000 Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) |