MARCH 2000
Comment
While attention on the European patent system is being focused on amendments to the European Patent Convention and implementation of a Community Patent, even more fundamental proposals are being considered which will change the way in which foreign judgements in civil matters are dealt with. These proposals aim to amend the Brussels Convention on Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgements in Civil and Commercial Matters. They unfortunately fail to address current shortcomings in the patent system.
While attention on the European patent system is being focused
on amendments to the European Patent Convention and implementation
of a Community Patent, even more fundamental proposals are being
considered which will change the way in which foreign judgements in
civil matters are dealt with. These proposals aim to amend the
Brussels Convention on Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgements
in Civil and Commercial Matters. They unfortunately fail to address
current shortcomings in the patent system.
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