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First country in the Americas to sign validation agreement with the EPO
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New study maps public and private investors in European technology startups, and explores key areas for European competitiveness
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Study shows small businesses enjoy the largest premium in terms of revenue and wages per employee when they own patents, trade marks and/or design
Third edition highlights expanding reach within patent administration communities
17.2 million patents in force worldwide – 91% are valid in one of the IP5 jurisdictions
Guidelines on EPC, PCT-EPO and Unitary Patent to be the most comprehensive ever
First country in the Americas to sign validation agreement with the EPO
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