European Parliament 29 March 2012, Written question E-003371/12 Sergio Berlato (PPE) to the Commission. Europe's reluctance to take out patents by comparison with its international competitors

Question for written answer E-003371/12 to the Commission Sergio Berlato (PPE) (29 March 2012) Subject: Europe's reluctance to take out patents by comparison with its international competitors According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), 2011 was a record year for innovation throughout the world, with an 11 % increase in the number of patents registered by comparison with the