Renewal fees could make or break the unitary patent. And companies are worried a single patent court could prompt a deluge of patent infringement suits by “patent trolls.” But top EU officials insist the new system will actually help European inventors – while keeping trolls at bay.
One in five adults in Europe has low literacy and numeracy skills, and even a university degree does not guarantee a high level of essential skills. Immediate action is required to bring our skills-set up to scratch, says the Commission
The traditional view holds that if a healthcare innovation provides any benefit - however small - it should be adopted. This approach is not sustainable, health economist Uwe Reinhardt told the European Health Forum at Bad Hofgastein, Austria
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