Euroopan patenttivirastolta tutkimus englanniksi: "New publication highlights importance of patents for Europe’s SMEs"
The EPO has published a set of 12 case studies which show how Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are successfully using patents for their business. The studies form a part of the EPO’s efforts to support smaller companies in better protecting their inventions. The publication aims to raise awareness of the importance of patents and other intellectual property rights for SMEs, and to help companies use the experiences and good practices described in the case studies for their own development and growth. It also serves to inform them about the role the planned Unitary