Technopolis has published a new study examining how the EU intellectual property framework influences innovation in the bioeconomy, with a focus on agricultural biotechnology and new genomic techniques (NGTs). Combining legal, economic and market analysis, the report highlights patent complexity, licensing costs and freedom-to-operate issues, especially for SMEs. It recommends stronger transparency and smoother licensing to unlock NGT benefits for breeders and farmers.
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