Author Archives: Panagiota Goula of A. & K. Metaxopoulos and Partners Law Firm

Why stronger IP provisions in EU free trade agreements are needed

New provisions in EU free trade agreements (FTAs) have broken new ground when it comes to IP protection. In the last few years, and especially since covid-19, the need for stronger IP provisions has become paramount. Α recent study conducted by the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) highlights the benefits of IP rights in FTAs and the positive effects for the EU economy.

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