The conditions under which research is exempt from European patent law are ambiguous, and current judicial interpretation is too restrictive. A more liberal approach would be a welcome boost to small research-based companies.
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Cohen, S. Time to relax research use of patents. Nature 376, 622 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/376622a0
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