Intellectual property

Article Abstract:

A green paper aimed at preventing counterfeiting and piracy in the single market is being debated. It proposes improved cooperation between public bodies, development of security and authentication devices, increased penalties and improved consultation. It has been accepted that the EU patents system was too complex and there is support for a single Community patent. The directive on the legal protection of designs has been adopted covering a range of products such as electronic equipment, cars, jewellery and machinery.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Intellectual property

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Infrastructure: telecommunications, broadcasting and media

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the importance of the telecommunications industry to economic competitiveness within member states. The European Union's policy regarding liberalisation of the industry is discussed.

Economic aspects, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Political aspects, Telecommunications, Trade policy, Commercial policy, Telecommunication

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Towards an open and level playing field

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the free movement of goods within the European Union, as defined by the Single European Act of 1986, are discussed.

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