Fresh patent-licensing proposal urged by nine EU governments
By Inbar Preiss ( November 13, 2026, 14:05 GMT | Insight) -- Germany and eight other EU governments are pressing the European Commission for a fresh patent-licensing proposal, warning that uncertainty threatens Europe’s competitiveness and economic security. Their joint call revives pressure for clearer rules after the withdrawal of an earlier divisive bill.Germany and eight other EU governments have asked the European Commission to present a new proposal on Standard Essential Patents, linking clearer technology licensing rules to Europe’s competitiveness and economic security....
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