Darren Smyth, head of EIP Elements, writes in the April issue of Chemistry World about the ongoing proposals for a unitary European patent.

In an opinion article, Darren highlights the flaws with the current system and outlines the situation concerning the proposals to achieve a unitary patent for the EU member states and set up a central court system.

A deadline of June 2012 has been announced by the current Danish EU Presidency to resolve outstanding issues on the proposed agreement. 

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