EU-Wide Compulsory Licensing Plan Draws R&D Industry Ire
Executive Summary
The European Commission says its proposals on EU-level compulsory licensing and a unitary supplementary protection certificate will create a more efficient and future-proof framework for intellectual property rights.
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