title: Analyzing the impact of the European unitary patent system on worldwide biotechnology.
abstract: Following the deepest recession in generations, the European Union (EU) has proposed a plan to rebuild its economy that includes restructuring of its science and innovation system. In this context, the EU has rolled out a unitary patent system to improve technological development across European countries. This decision brings to light a new scientific and administrative scenario that will change the rules of innovation in Europe, with consequences for global biotechnology.
authors: Department of Microbiology, Biology Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Ignacio
authors: I
authors: Belda
authors: Department of Utility Models, Designs, and Semiconductors, Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, 28071 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Gerardo
authors: G
authors: Penas
authors: Department of Microbiology, Biology Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Domingo
authors: D
authors: Marquina
authors: Department of Microbiology, Biology Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: ansantos@ucm.es.
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Santos
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005062:European Union; D006801:Humans; D018973:Intellectual Property; D007391:International Cooperation; D010330:Patents as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*