Germany explores reviving EU law on patent licensing
By Inbar Preiss, Matthew Newman and Lewis Crofts ( October 19, 2026, 12:53 GMT | Insight) -- European manufacturers could gain clearer patent-licensing rules under a German initiative seeking support for a new EU proposal, MLex has learned. A new proposal could benefit automakers and other manufacturers that need access to patented technology by making licensing costs and conditions more transparent and predictable.European manufacturers could gain clearer patent-licensing rules under a German initiative seeking support for a new EU legislation, MLex has learned....
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