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The most influential people in Europe and Africa

Managing IP Correspondent
July 16 2012

Managing IP’s Top 50 list picks out the individuals shaping the IP industry worldwide. The 2012 Europe selection highlights the growing importance of campaign organisations such as the Open Rights Group and The Pirate Party

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