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Towards a European Patent System
The discussion regarding translation within the European patent system continues. In its latest draft for a European patent system, the European Commission (EC) suggests that patent applications have to be submitted in English, French and German to be valid in all European member states. Spain and Italy oppose that suggestion. Spain is in favor of a “one plus one” system, which means publishing in English and one additional language. Italy has already announced that it will stop the EC initiative by a veto. Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Cyprus are also very skeptical concerning the EC draft.