Victory! Europe is a software patent safe area!

European Parliament says no to software patents, yes to innovation

Strasbourg, 6 July 2005 — The European Parliament today decided by a large majority to reject the software patents directive. This rejection was the logical answer to the Commission’s refusal to restart the legislative process in February and the Council’s unwillingness to engage in any kind of dialogue with the Parliament. The FFII congratulates the European Parliament on its clear "no" to bad legislative proposals and procedures. read more HERE