Recent US legislation has greatly accelerated the exploitation of federally funded research. 1 June 2000 Innovation monitoring systems provideevidence that despite marked national variation in the business environment a new and distinctive style ofEuropean entrepreneurship is starting to emerge throughout the European Community. A European consortium of industrial and academic laboratories has taken the bold step of using harmless bacteria normally found in food as vehicles for vaccines. Hot Commodity of the New Century 8 June 2000 Patinnova '99 gave patent professionals an opportunity to influence European Union policy in an area which isincreasingly critical for industrial competitiveness. A breakthrough technology with real industrial potential is not always enough.
Successful commercialization requires a clear market strategy.
A description of the broad policy lines for enhancing innovation in the European Union. The article looks at the need for an effective EU community patent and the obstacles to setting one up. European and Member State institutions are trying to improve the business environment and encourage risk capital investors to aid in the establishment of innovative, flexible start-up SMEs. Cancer Test Could be a Life-saver 26 July 2001 Skin cancer is a growing menace. Early detection is vital if treatmentis to succeed.