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ViewEuropean Unitary Patent finally launches after decade-long wait

Single patent valid across more than half of EU described as a “game-changer”

ViewEIC president seeks to ‘stir up entrepreneurship’ in science

Michiel Scheffer outlines his priorities and concerns for Europe as he starts new role

ViewEU patent changes risk damage to research, technology group warns

Tighter regulations on essential patents ‘could discourage university involvement’

ViewEU urged to acknowledge universities’ role in ‘deep tech’

Science and technology universities want more support as EU focuses innovation ambitions on companies

ViewRisk-reward scepticism blamed for deluge of patent court opt-outs

Experts suggest patent holders also want to retain flexibility over their intellectual property

ViewEU ‘making progress on phasing out animal tests’

Replacement of animal testing for chemical safety possible in the right conditions, chemicals agency says

View‘Quick solutions needed’ to end pain of Swiss EU freezeout

Swiss universities warn of “high price” of not associating to EU R&D and education programmes

ViewPlanned EU antimicrobial partnership sets out R&D aims

Draft research and innovation agenda proposes objectives around surveillance, treatment and more

ViewEU makes case for ‘next level’ R&D partnership with Japan

Senior Commission official pushes for Japan to join Horizon Europe programme to bolster geopolitical alliance

ViewPlatform law ‘a wonderful possibility’

EU prising open big tech’s data for researchers promises discoveries around online risks

ViewHorizon Europe: Kosovo’s race for grants

Insufficient support and researcher apathy are stymieing a promising start in the EU’s funding programme

ViewExperts divided over risk of pharma research exodus

Regulations decried by industry weighed against importance of EU biomedical talent

ViewEU and South Korea start formal talks on Horizon Europe

Bloc and country also strengthen ties on semiconductors, climate change and health

ViewUK officials admit Horizon ‘limbo’ is damaging

Civil servants unwilling to give a timeframe for ongoing talks on joining EU R&D programme

ViewLeaders expect UK participation in Horizon Europe to bounce back

But government wants further discount to rejoin R&D programme, expecting lasting impact on participation rates

ViewResearch group urges long-term spending on raw materials R&D

Stable R&D spending crucial for EU legislation aimed at shoring up supply chains, says Earto

ViewEU and US partner on cancer research with new taskforce

Working groups to examine potential collaborations on lung and childhood cancers

ViewExperts sought to advise on future of EU R&D programmes

Group will produce a report on extent to which current programme Horizon Europe is meeting...

ViewFirst EU-India trade meeting backs joint work on research

EU-India Trade and Technology Council supports R&D ties on computing and clean technologies

ViewReport suggests lack of schemes for near-miss EU proposals

Commission says recognising Seals of Excellence still voluntary, but recommends member states do more

ViewDonelan and Gabriel’s absences ‘not hampering Horizon talks’

With R&D leaders currently on leave, talks are continuing at level of officials, government says

ViewParliament calls on Commission not to adopt EU-US data deal

“We are not there yet” on privacy protections, says lead MEP Juan Fernando López Aguilar

ViewPeers question why EU-UK Horizon talks are dragging on

Lords challenge “hokey cokey with Horizon” as negotiators wrangle over costs and UK participation rates

ViewConcern over pressure build-up for new European patent system

Unified Patent Court reports delays as new pan-European system ramps up

ViewEU planning new university ‘excellence funding’ instrument

Scheme under discussion could be piloted in 2025-27 to trial more permanent support

ViewChanges to IP rules expected at EIC

Recommendations giving institutions more control should be enacted in 2024, says European Innovation Council chair

ViewLack of personnel hampering EU research partnerships

Novelty of European Partnerships causes “heavy” administrative workload, survey finds

ViewUK tops latest round of ERC Proof-of-Concept funding

Twelve of 66 winning researchers want to do their work in the UK

ViewJapan and South Korea to start formal talks on joining Horizon

EU approves end-stage talks on association to its research and innovation programme

ViewEIC board says IP rules should change over sector complaints

Recommendations include giving host institutions the chance to support commercialisation of inventions