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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Austria To Be Referred To ECJ Over Its Legislation Restricting The Free Movement Of Services For Patent Agents.

A fresh

press release from the EU Commission:

"[...] The Commission has decided to bring proceedings before the Court of Justice against Austria for its legislation on patent agents, which it considers infringes Article 49 of the EC Treaty. The Commission considers that it is disproportionate to oblige all patent agents legally established in another Member State to enter themselves in the Austrian register, hold insurance for this purpose, be subject to all Austrian disciplinary rules other than those linked to professional qualifications (disregarding any rules they are already subject to in the State where they are established) and to work together with a local representative. [...]"

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