Standard-essential patents and open standards drive private investment in R&D-intensive technology and help deliver progress. We champion effective IP protection to enable continuous investment in R&D, innovation, and European technology leadership.

Our work focuses on preserving the open standards development model, ensuring effective protection for intellectual property including patents and standard-essential patents (SEPs), and supporting SMEs within a thriving European innovation ecosystem.

POLICY PRIORITIES
SEPS IN ACTION
  • Mobile phone showing popular functionalities enabled by open standards and standard-essential patents (SEPs).
  • Reasonable licence fees allow automakers to sell lucrative connected mobility services.
EXPLAINERS
SMEs AND INNOVATION

Small- and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the European economy. EU policies must enable SMEs to effectively leverage IP rights for success.

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