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| + | * Threat of software patents coming to Europe in spite of the prohibition by the European Parliament in 2005 | ||
| + | * Threat of patent trolls appearing in Europe (companies which file or buy patents with the only aim of getting royalty payments from other companies | ||
| + | * Threat of big legal actions on software patents, like the Apple/ Samsung case | ||
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===The issues in a few words=== | ===The issues in a few words=== | ||
Version du 31 août 2012 à 17:03
The proposal for a Unitary Patent and the threat it represents
The Unitary Patent is a proposal for a European regulation, which was first filed in April, 2011. Its aim is to unify patent titles and jurisdiction between interested member states, through a enhanced cooperation.
The idea behind the project is not problematic in itself. However, the way the project is currently organized is concerning for April: most of the resources would be given to the European Patent Office (EPO), whose drift in favor of sotfware patents have been long criticized by April.
- For more information, a complet website on the issue : https://www.unitary-patent.eu
What's the issue ?
- Threat of software patents coming to Europe in spite of the prohibition by the European Parliament in 2005
- Threat of patent trolls appearing in Europe (companies which file or buy patents with the only aim of getting royalty payments from other companies
- Threat of big legal actions on software patents, like the Apple/ Samsung case
