And the same thing is happening now with the European patent.

Indeed so, but how long will it be before a European patent finally appears?

One example is a clear initiative like the common European patent.

But the cost of pushing a European patent through in nine countries is around £10 000.

The opposition has effect on all designated states in the European patent.

Another arrangement which had been discussed for a very long time was the European patent.

I believe it is essential to resolve the matter of the European patent.

After more than 10 years, work on a unitary European patent is finally coming to an end.

We must also see progress on public procurement and a European patent.

I would say the same about the European patent.