EU Reveals Plans For Unitary SPC & Review Of Compulsory Licensing
SPC Plans Boosted By Go-Ahead For Unified Patent Court
Executive Summary
The EU has announced two separate legal initiatives, one that would improve IP protections, and another that could weaken them in the event of a future health crisis.
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EU Explains Plans For Use Of ‘Last Resort’ Compulsory Licensing
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