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Put simply, the clouded and subjective debate over the CII Directive and software patents is detrimental both for IT lawyers and the IT industry. Notwithstanding the recent English developments, there is little doubt that the debate over the patent system is to be had at a European level. Firstly, UK patent legislation to all intents and purposes transposes the EPC. Secondly, from an economic perspective, if we are to effectively compete against the US and Asia, we need to be able to guarantee innovation at a European level through pan-European laws.
