Software Directive Swims Amongst The Fishes


has learned from James Heald of the FFII that the Software Patenting Directive was removed from the agenda of today's coming together of the Agriculture in addition to Fisheries ministers (see yesterday's post) on the instigation of the Polish delegation. No appointment has been given for its hereafter consideration.

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