Unified European Patent System Could Goose Innovation

In an attempt to harmonize the various patent systems used throughout the European Union's 27 nations, the European Parliament adopted a uniform patent system Tuesday. The unified system, which is expected to come into effect in early 2014, could be a boon for innovation. Following the Parliament's 484-164 vote in favor of the new patent system, each EU nation will deliberate the measure in February.

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