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International Conference on Education and Management Innovation (Rome, from 24 February 2013, 00:00 CET to 25 February 2013, 18:00 CET) —

The Second International Conference on Education and Management Innovation (ICEMI 2013) will take place from 24 to 25 February 2013 in Rome, Italy.

Second Conference on Controversies in Vaccination in Adults (Munich, from 14 February 2013, 00:00 CET to 17 February 2013, 00:00 CET) —

The Second Conference on Controversies in Vaccination in Adults will take place from 14 to 17 February 2013 in Munich, Germany.

Microsoft slams Google on 'proper' YouTube app — 03 January 2013, 13:31 CET

Microsoft has stepped up its criticism of Google on antitrust grounds, claiming the Internet giant refuses to allow Windows Phone users "proper access" to the YouTube video service.

Director, European Patent Office — 02 January 2013, 19:13 CET

The European Patent Office in Brussels is seeking a Director.

Samsung injunctions against Apple breach rules: EU — 21 December 2012, 23:42 CET

The European Commission said Friday that South Korea's Samsung Electronics was abusing its dominant market position in certain technologies when it took out injunctions against fierce rival Apple.

PR Officer / Writer, European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH — 20 December 2012, 22:18 CET

To support its PR group, the European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH is looking to recruit a PR Officer / Writer.

EU says to set out anti-trust case against Samsung soon — 20 December 2012, 21:37 CET

The EU will set out its case against Samsung Electronics "very soon" following an anti-trust probe of the smartphone and mobile tablet market, Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said Thursday.

EU decision on Microsoft probe close — 20 December 2012, 17:50 CET

The European Commission says it is close to a decision in its investigation of US giant Microsoft and its failure to provide clients with a choice of Web browser, as it had promised to do.

Digital Agenda Review - new digital priorities for 2013-2014 — 19 December 2012, 00:20 CET

The European Commission has adopted seven new priorities for the digital economy and society. The digital economy is growing at seven times the rate of the rest of the economy, but the Commission says this potential is currently held back by a patchy pan-European policy framework. Today's priorities follow a comprehensive policy review and place new emphasis on the most transformative elements of the original 2010 Digital Agenda for Europe.

EU, Google to seek anti-trust accord — 18 December 2012, 23:57 CET

The European Union will seek an accord with US Internet search giant Google as progress has been made in resolving EU anti-trust concerns, Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said Tuesday.

Online news least read in France -- Estonia, Lithuania lead — 19 December 2012, 00:02 CET

Only about one in three internet users in France went online to catch the news or read their favourite newspapers in the last three months, the lowest in any EU nation, European Union data showed Tuesday.

GMES/Copernicus - European Earth Observation Programme — 11 December 2012, 23:42 CET

Copernicus is the new name of the European Commission’s Earth Observation Programme, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security). The new name was announced today by Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani during the Competitiveness Council. In a world facing an increased risk of natural and other disasters Copernicus aims to monitor the state of the environment on land, at sea and in the atmosphere and also to improve citizens' security. At the same time, Copernicus is a driver for economic growth and employment, with the potential to create up to 85 000 new jobs over the period 2015-2030, according to a recent study.

The EU Unitary Patent: A 'One Stop Shop' for Monsanto & Co — 11 December 2012, 17:52 CET

This week the European Parliament is supposed to vote on a new EU Unitary Patent that also foresees the establishment of a Unified Patent Court. The new EU regulation aims to accelerate the granting of patents within the EU. The international coalition of No Patents on Seeds! and other institutions are warning that adopting the EU Unitary Patent would not be in line with the interests of civil society.

EU patent: SMEs welcome unitary system, urge Italy and Spain to join — 11 December 2012, 17:41 CET

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, warmly welcomed the votes at the Competitiveness Council yesterday (Monday) and at the European Parliament today (Tuesday) paving the way to a unitary patent system in the EU.

Single European Patent — 11 December 2012, 14:24 CET

EU inventors will soon be able to get a unitary patent at last. After over 30 years of talks, the European Parliament put its stamp to a new regime which will cut the cost of an EU patent by up to 80%, making it more competitive vis-à-vis the US and Japan. In the compromise deal with the Council endorsed by Parliament on 11 December 2012, MEPs cut costs for small firms and tailored the regime better to their needs.

Single EU patent dream a reality after decades-long struggle — 11 December 2012, 17:54 CET

The decades-old dream of a genuine cross-border patent regime for Europe is a reality after the European Parliament and the EU's top court approves moves to streamline the system.

Top EU legal officer rejects Spain, Italy single patent case — 11 December 2012, 17:24 CET

Efforts by Spain and Italy to prevent adoption of a single EU patent system by their EU partners should be dismissed, the chief legal officer of the European Court of Justice recommended Tuesday.

Key hurdle cleared as ministers approve single EU patent — 10 December 2012, 17:50 CET

EU industry ministers approved on Monday the creation of a single patent system across most of Europe -- a scheme some 40 years in the making.

EU hopeful of new patent system after decades trying — 07 December 2012, 16:19 CET

The European Union expects, after several decades of trying, approval next week for a single patent system which will be simpler, cheaper and more effective, the European Commission said Friday.

Brussels looks to upgrade copyright for digital economy — 05 December 2012, 18:55 CET

The European Commission on Wednesday said it had agreed how to move ahead in modernising copyright to protect authors and artists in the digital economy.

US-EU counterfeit crackdown seizes 132 websites — 26 November 2012, 22:51 CET

US and European authorities said Monday they seized 132 websites in a transatlantic law enforcement crackdown on online sellers of counterfeit merchandise.

Europe Space Agency sets EUR 10 bn space budget — 21 November 2012, 16:25 CET

Members of the European Space Agency (ESA) on Wednesday approved a multi-year budget of 10 billion euros, ESA director general Jean-Jacques Dordain said, hailing this as a "big success."

EU cloud computing board begins work — 20 November 2012, 13:45 CET

The Steering Board of the new European Cloud Partnership (ECP) met for the first time in Brussels on 19 November, kicking-off a process where public authorities and industry work together to help building the EU Digital Single Market for cloud computing pursuant to the European Cloud Computing Strategy. Specifically, the ECP aims at leveraging the public sector's buying power to shape the growing and maturing market for cloud computing services. Chaired by Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia, the board brings together tech Chief Executive Officers and government representatives with responsibility for IT procurement. The board will deliver strategic advice to Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes.

Opposition filed against patent on chimpanzees — 15 November 2012, 12:26 CET

Patent violates ethical boundaries of European patent law

Checklist for EU innovation and research funding — 08 November 2012, 14:01 CET

In order to determine which programme or funding source is the most relevant to support your idea, Cordis has identified 6 key questions that will guide you to the relevant funding opportunities: Am I eligible for a given programme or funding source? Is my type of research, innovation or enterprise development activity eligible? What about my timeframe? What type of financial support can I obtain? Who else is involved in the project? Can I apply for funding in my location?