14 November 2017Patents

Unitary patent could drive €14.6bn in high-tech trade: EPO

Improved harmonisation of the European patent system could drive a €14.6 billion ($17.1 billion) increase in trade across high-tech sectors.

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Unitary patent could drive €14.6bn in high-tech trade: EPO

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