E.U. Rejects Software Patent Law
The patent directive was soundly rejected in a 648-14 vote with 18 abstentions, capping a protracted and bitter fight over a proposal to give patent holders E.U.-wide protection for computerized inventions.
“This issue is not ready for adoption. The legislation is not mature. We need a more in-depth debate,” said former French Prime Minister...
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