Regulation (EU) 2019/933COM(2018)317

Optimising the Internal Market's industrial property legal framework re. SPC and patent research

Stage: In force, reached 11 Jun 2019
In force: In force since 1 Jul 2019 · CELEX 32019R0933
Lead DG: DG GROW
Last activity: 11 Jun 2019

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Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 11 Jun 2019.

8 Aug 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Optimising the Internal Market's industrial property legal framework re. SPC and patent research · Commission
11 Jun 2019
- Published in the Official Journal

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Optimising the Internal Market's industrial property legal framework re. SPC and patent research	8 Aug 2018

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This in-force regulation streamlines the supplementary protection certificate (SPC) system and improves patent research transparency to reduce legal uncertainty and costs for innovative industries. It primarily affects pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biotech sectors, as well as generic manufacturers. The framework aims to create a more predictable EU-wide intellectual property environment.

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