| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Series Title | EPRS Briefings: European Added Value in Action |
| Series Details | April 2018 |
| Publication Date | April 2018 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Policy-making |
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Intellectual property (IP) lies at the heart of innovation and competitiveness around the world as well as in the European Union, and intellectual property rights (IPRs) are protected mainly through patents, trade marks and copyright. IPRs enable individuals and companies to earn recognition and/or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between innovators and public interest, IP aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. The EU has shaped a framework that defines and protects innovations and creations through IP. This framework mainly comprises of directives and regulations protecting copyright, trade marks, patents, designs and geographical indications. Author: Elodie Thirion |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2018/615662/EPRS_BRI(2018)615662_EN.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
