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Monitoring	SME

Importance of SMEs

Many amendments declare how important small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are to the authors of the amendment but contribute nothing except for bloating the directive and raising the state quota. The proposals also ignore the fact that the European Commission is already involved in patent evangelism toward SMEs through various programs. Some of the amendments make false claims about the importance of patents for SMEs in their justifications. It seems the amendment process is being used for non-legislative purposes. The usual answer to such amendments should be No. The Parliament must protect itself against attempts to steal its time.

Amendment 163

submitted by:: Alexander Nuno Alvaro, Diana Wallis, Toine Manders, Janelly Fourtou
provision:: art 7 a nov
language:: English
topic:: Monitoring
SME

amendment
	To assist in the monitoring obligation set forth in Article 7 of this Directive, a Committee on Technological Innovation in the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise Sector, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee", shall hereby be established. The Committee shall in particular: examine the impact of patents for computer-implemented inventions on small- and medium-sized enterprises and highlight any difficulties; monitor participation of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the patent system, with particular regard to patents for computer-implemented inventions, and consider and recommend any legislative or other EU-level initiatives related thereto; and facilitate the exchange of information with regard to relevant developments in the area of patents for computer-implemented inventions that might affect the interests of small- and medium-sized enterprises.
justification
This amendment relates to Article 10 (Monitoring) adopted by the European Parliament during First Reading. Currently, SMEs participate actively in Europe’s CII patents system. Indeed, SMEs represent the majority of applicants for CII patents. To ensure ongoing and active participation by SMEs -- and to provide opportunities to enhance their involvement -- this amendment proposes the creation of a committee focused on SME-related issues, with a mandate to recommend necessary reforms.

Amendment 164

submitted by:: József Szájer
provision:: art 7 bis nov
language:: English
topic:: Monitoring
SME

amendment
	The Commission shall conduct a feasibility study looking to the establishment of a Fund for small and medium-sized enterprises to provide financial, technical and administrative support to small and medium-sized enterprises dealing with issues related to the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.
justification
This amendment proposes that the European Commission studies the possibility of an "SME Fund" to assist SMEs in fully participating in, and benefiting from, the computer-implemented invention patent regime.

Amendment 167

submitted by:: Alexander Nuno Alvaro, Diana Wallis, Toine Manders, Janelly Fourtou
provision:: art 8 pt a a nov
language:: English
topic:: Monitoring
SME

amendment
	participation by small- and medium-sized enterprises in the patent system for computer-implemented inventions. Such report shall include data, to the extent available, regarding applicants for and recipients of patents for computer-implemented inventions;
justification
This amendment relates to Article 10 (Monitoring) adopted by the European Parliament during First Reading. Existing statistics demonstrate fairly broad participation in the CII patents process by SMEs. However, there is consensus among all interested parties that additional and more comprehensive statistical data on CII patents would be welcomed. The above amendment would ensure that such data is compiled.

Amendment 174

submitted by:: József Szájer
provision:: art 8 g a nov
language:: English
topic:: Monitoring

amendment
	the feasibility study looking to the establishment of a Fund for small and medium-sized enterprises.
justification
This amendment proposes that the European Commission studies the possibility of an “SME Fund” to assist SMEs in fully participating in, and benefiting from, the computer-implemented invention patent regime.

Amendment 249

submitted by:: Alexander Nuno Alvaro, Diana Wallis, Toine Manders, Janelly Fourtou
provision:: rec 20 a nov
language:: English
topic:: SME

amendment
	Small- and medium-sized enterprises are essential to the economic success and global competitiveness of the European Union and its Member States. Intellectual property rights benefit small and medium-sized enterprises just as they do larger entities. To ensure that this Directive advances the interests of SMEs, a Committee on Technological Innovation in the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise Sector should be formed. This Committee should focus on patent-related issues relevant to such enterprises and should bring these issues to the attention of the Commission as necessary.
justification
This amendment relates to Article 10 (Monitoring) adopted by the European Parliament during First Reading. Currently, SMEs participate actively in Europe’s CII patents system. Indeed, SMEs represent the majority of applicants for CII patents. To ensure ongoing and active participation by SMEs—and to provide opportunities to enhance their involvement—this amendment proposes the creation of a committee focused on SME-related issues, with a mandate to recommend necessary reforms.

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