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.
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