EU Compulsory Licensing for Crisis Management

by name voted on 13.03.2024

Summary

A new EU regulation allowing for compulsory licensing of patents during crises to ensure the supply of essential products.

9 13.03.2024

Report

economy

public safety

social policy

european union

administrative law

public administration

business and competition

information technology and data processing

Key points

The regulation introduces a Union-wide compulsory licensing scheme to be used during cross-border crises or emergencies.
A compulsory license can only be granted if voluntary negotiations between the rights-holder and potential licensee fail within a four-week period.
Licensees must pay adequate remuneration to the rights-holder, which shall not exceed 4% of the total gross revenue generated from the licensed activities.
The export of products manufactured under a Union compulsory license is generally prohibited to ensure they primarily serve the EU internal market.

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Speeches

11 Speeches in total

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Martin HOJSÍK

Renew

0:12 min

21. Compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006 ***I (debate)

Heidi HAUTALA

Verts/ALE

1:11 min

21. Compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006 ***I (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006 RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006 DRAFT OPINION on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) 816/2006 DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) 816/2006 OPINION on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) 816/2006 REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) 816/2006 Compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006 Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

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