natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
The phenomenon of positive synergy derives in this case from effects of scale, where an increase in the market for goods or services means that goods can be produced in series on a larger scale and therefore more cheaply.
The phenomenon of positive synergy derives in this case from effects of scale, where an increase in the market for goods or services means that goods can be produced in series on a larger scale and therefore more cheaply.
Synergy will have even more positive effects on innovation if uniform common rules and quality standards are introduced.
Synergy will have even more positive effects on innovation if uniform common rules and quality standards are introduced.
One way of taking advantage of enlargement would be to make better use of existing potential in the form of the many highly trained researchers, designers and other specialists, who have lost their jobs as a result of closures or cutbacks in research institutes and design bureaux in the new EU Member States of Central and Eastern Europe.
One way of taking advantage of enlargement would be to make better use of existing potential in the form of the many highly trained researchers, designers and other specialists, who have lost their jobs as a result of closures or cutbacks in research institutes and design bureaux in the new EU Member States of Central and Eastern Europe.
Company takeovers by Western producers under privatisation arrangements have often ended in the closure of research and development support facilities, as the new partners usually possessed such facilities already.
Company takeovers by Western producers under privatisation arrangements have often ended in the closure of research and development support facilities, as the new partners usually possessed such facilities already.
A new European strategy on patents is needed that will safeguard copyright but will not monopolise knowledge in the field of innovation or the scope for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular to make use of it.
A new European strategy on patents is needed that will safeguard copyright but will not monopolise knowledge in the field of innovation or the scope for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular to make use of it.
This strategy must review the existing patentability criteria established by the European Patents Convention of 1973 with a view to making them more precise and perhaps providing more details, thus leaving no scope for different legal interpretations, as happens at present in connection with the introduction and use of concepts such as the ‘technical contribution’, which are not defined in the Convention.
This strategy must review the existing patentability criteria established by the European Patents Convention of 1973 with a view to making them more precise and perhaps providing more details, thus leaving no scope for different legal interpretations, as happens at present in connection with the introduction and use of concepts such as the ‘technical contribution’, which are not defined in the Convention.
The patent process itself needs to be simplified and speeded up.
The patent process itself needs to be simplified and speeded up.
Perhaps it could be a two-stage process, whereby the expensive development work needed for obtaining a patent could take place once the proposed invention had found a sponsor, or if its originality was in doubt.
Perhaps it could be a two-stage process, whereby the expensive development work needed for obtaining a patent could take place once the proposed invention had found a sponsor, or if its originality was in doubt.
The first phase of the patent process would be confined to registration of the idea, guaranteeing its author precedence, and to making his blueprint available for public inspection by those interested in its practical application.
The first phase of the patent process would be confined to registration of the idea, guaranteeing its author precedence, and to making his blueprint available for public inspection by those interested in its practical application.
Innovation forecasting
Innovation forecasting
Among the different methods of forecasting innovation and technological progress, particular emphasis should be placed on extrapolation, exploitation of probability theory and mathematical statistics, and the Delphic method among others.
Among the different methods of forecasting innovation and technological progress, particular emphasis should be placed on extrapolation, exploitation of probability theory and mathematical statistics, and the Delphic method among others.
The most promising areas for innovation are the points where traditional knowledge sectors overlap.
The most promising areas for innovation are the points where traditional knowledge sectors overlap.
On the one hand, then, an interdisciplinary approach is needed, but accompanied at the same time by systems analysis.
On the one hand, then, an interdisciplinary approach is needed, but accompanied at the same time by systems analysis.
The greatest potential for innovation lies in knowledge sectors involving: ICT (information and communications technology) and medicine, ICT and energy, ICT and business, ICT and logistics, environment and energy, environment and chemicals (REACH), environment and land planning, new materials and energy, new materials and medicine, etc.
The greatest potential for innovation lies in knowledge sectors involving: ICT (information and communications technology) and medicine, ICT and energy, ICT and business, ICT and logistics, environment and energy, environment and chemicals (REACH), environment and land planning, new materials and energy, new materials and medicine, etc.
As we have seen, innovation depends on the one hand on purely market mechanisms and, on the other, on central regulation, concerning particularly the funding or co-funding of projects from budget resources.
As we have seen, innovation depends on the one hand on purely market mechanisms and, on the other, on central regulation, concerning particularly the funding or co-funding of projects from budget resources.
The theory of probability tells us that EU success in the field of innovation, measured in terms of the number of economic agents who have introduced innovations, for example over the last three years, as a percentage of the overall number of agents in the target population, is likely to depend on the implementation of all possible measures capable of stimulating this phenomenon.
The theory of probability tells us that EU success in the field of innovation, measured in terms of the number of economic agents who have introduced innovations, for example over the last three years, as a percentage of the overall number of agents in the target population, is likely to depend on the implementation of all possible measures capable of stimulating this phenomenon.
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
on Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
on Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
Emphasises that it regards the 3% of GDP target for expenditure on R&D outlined in the Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs as a minimum;
Emphasises that it regards the 3% of GDP target for expenditure on R&D outlined in the Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs as a minimum;
Recognises that small, medium and large enterprises all play a part in a dynamic, integrated innovation strategy; thus considers that access to resources for smaller enterprises and individuals is crucial to raising R&D levels and developing new technologies; believes that both early stage funding and ongoing finance over a timeframe that is sufficiently long for getting products to market must be fostered, but that failure should not be fatal to future attempts;
Recognises that small, medium and large enterprises all play a part in a dynamic, integrated innovation strategy; thus considers that access to resources for smaller enterprises and individuals is crucial to raising R&D levels and developing new technologies; believes that both early stage funding and ongoing finance over a timeframe that is sufficiently long for getting products to market must be fostered, but that failure should not be fatal to future attempts;
Welcomes efforts to promote knowledge transfer between universities and other public research organisations and industry;
Welcomes efforts to promote knowledge transfer between universities and other public research organisations and industry;
Considers that in order to meet the Lisbon objectives, a European innovation strategy should move towards knowledge and research in the broad sense and include technological development, technical innovation of products, services and processes, social innovation and investment in human capital; reiterates the importance of boosting the presence of women in the fields of science and technology, stressing the contribution that women could give to progress and innovation in these sectors;
Considers that in order to meet the Lisbon objectives, a European innovation strategy should move towards knowledge and research in the broad sense and include technological development, technical innovation of products, services and processes, social innovation and investment in human capital; reiterates the importance of boosting the presence of women in the fields of science and technology, stressing the contribution that women could give to progress and innovation in these sectors;
Considers it vital to develop research and innovation networks involving universities, science parks, businesses and the entire production system in order to generate concrete social and technological development policies; stresses that such a knowledge and innovation network could be the appropriate way to meet also the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises organised in the form of clusters or districts;
Considers it vital to develop research and innovation networks involving universities, science parks, businesses and the entire production system in order to generate concrete social and technological development policies; stresses that such a knowledge and innovation network could be the appropriate way to meet also the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises organised in the form of clusters or districts;
Understands that the uncertainties inherent in R&D diminish the willingness of financial markets to invest in R&D projects; welcomes the Commission's proposal for a Risk Sharing Finance Facility for the purpose of investing in high-risk R&D projects by means of loans and guarantees; also welcomes the integration into existing state aid rules of provisions enabling Member States to target aid on innovation and to speed up approval processes;
Understands that the uncertainties inherent in R&D diminish the willingness of financial markets to invest in R&D projects; welcomes the Commission's proposal for a Risk Sharing Finance Facility for the purpose of investing in high-risk R&D projects by means of loans and guarantees; also welcomes the integration into existing state aid rules of provisions enabling Member States to target aid on innovation and to speed up approval processes;
Notes that the European Community is a member of the World Trade Organisation and thus bound by the WTO-TRIPS Agreement on Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property rights, Article 27 of which prohibits discrimination between fields of technology when making patents available for inventions; calls on the Commission to review Europe's history of working requirements and compulsory licensing for patents and analyse whether the circumstances that caused them to fall out of favour have changed;
Notes that the European Community is a member of the World Trade Organisation and thus bound by the WTO-TRIPS Agreement on Trade-Related aspects of Intellectual Property rights, Article 27 of which prohibits discrimination between fields of technology when making patents available for inventions; calls on the Commission to review Europe's history of working requirements and compulsory licensing for patents and analyse whether the circumstances that caused them to fall out of favour have changed;
Notes that innovation in services plays a major part in the economy and that for services protection of intellectual property is often restricted to trade secrets, which can be inadequate and means that cover is not as extensive as in competing jurisdictions and can also be in conflict with transparency; notes that smaller businesses find it difficult and expensive to negotiate and enforce confidentiality agreements, a situation which can hinder growth and the raising of venture capital and the formation of joint ventures;
Notes that innovation in services plays a major part in the economy and that for services protection of intellectual property is often restricted to trade secrets, which can be inadequate and means that cover is not as extensive as in competing jurisdictions and can also be in conflict with transparency; notes that smaller businesses find it difficult and expensive to negotiate and enforce confidentiality agreements, a situation which can hinder growth and the raising of venture capital and the formation of joint ventures;
Calls on the Commission to carry out a study into the impact of intellectual property litigation on SMEs and to investigate alternative dispute resolution mechanisms relevant to intellectual property, including for breaches of confidentiality, in particular for the benefit of SMEs;
Calls on the Commission to carry out a study into the impact of intellectual property litigation on SMEs and to investigate alternative dispute resolution mechanisms relevant to intellectual property, including for breaches of confidentiality, in particular for the benefit of SMEs;
Emphasises that to achieve cost effectiveness and establish innovative products with ease, it is vital to eliminate fragmentation in the single market ; believes that public procurement relating to innovative solutions should not be hampered by excessive risk aversion or purely cost-centred tendering; notes that modular IT solutions offer greater opportunities for smaller businesses and pilot projects;
Emphasises that to achieve cost effectiveness and establish innovative products with ease, it is vital to eliminate fragmentation in the single market ; believes that public procurement relating to innovative solutions should not be hampered by excessive risk aversion or purely cost-centred tendering; notes that modular IT solutions offer greater opportunities for smaller businesses and pilot projects;
Encourages Member States to adopt tax incentives for research, innovation and private investment and calls on businesses to promote greater research and innovation including innovation in workplace practices that promote quality and wellbeing, and encourage concentrations of SME's in districts - a basic requirement for developing and implementing innovations.
Encourages Member States to adopt tax incentives for research, innovation and private investment and calls on businesses to promote greater research and innovation including innovation in workplace practices that promote quality and wellbeing, and encourage concentrations of SME's in districts - a basic requirement for developing and implementing innovations.
Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
Sharon Bowles 12.12.2006
Sharon Bowles 12.12.2006
Zsolt László Becsey, Pervenche Berès, Sharon Bowles, Udo Bullmann, Ieke van den Burg, David Casa, Jonathan Evans, Elisa Ferreira, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Jean-Paul Gauzès, Robert Goebbels, Donata Gottardi, Gunnar Hökmark, Karsten Friedrich Hoppenstedt, Sophia in 't Veld, Othmar Karas, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Guntars Krasts, Astrid Lulling, Hans-Peter Martin, Gay Mitchell, Cristobal Montoro Romero, Joseph Muscat, Joop Post, John Purvis, Alexander Radwan, Bernhard Rapkay, Heide Rühle, Antolín Sánchez Presedo, Manuel António dos Santos, Olle Schmidt, Peter Skinner, Cristian Stănescu, Margarita Starkevičiūtė, Ivo Strejček,
Zsolt László Becsey, Pervenche Berès, Sharon Bowles, Udo Bullmann, Ieke van den Burg, David Casa, Jonathan Evans, Elisa Ferreira, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Jean-Paul Gauzès, Robert Goebbels, Donata Gottardi, Gunnar Hökmark, Karsten Friedrich Hoppenstedt, Sophia in 't Veld, Othmar Karas, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Guntars Krasts, Astrid Lulling, Hans-Peter Martin, Gay Mitchell, Cristobal Montoro Romero, Joseph Muscat, Joop Post, John Purvis, Alexander Radwan, Bernhard Rapkay, Heide Rühle, Antolín Sánchez Presedo, Manuel António dos Santos, Olle Schmidt, Peter Skinner, Cristian Stănescu, Margarita Starkevičiūtė, Ivo Strejček,
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
on putting knowledge into practice: a broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
on putting knowledge into practice: a broad-based innovation strategy for Europe
A whereas the success of the revised Lisbon Strategy will depend in particular on progress made in the area of innovation,
A whereas the success of the revised Lisbon Strategy will depend in particular on progress made in the area of innovation,
B. whereas diversity through innovation is one of the paths open to the EU to meet the challenges of globalisation,
B. whereas diversity through innovation is one of the paths open to the EU to meet the challenges of globalisation,
C. whereas the conventional approach to driving innovation, combining "technological-push" and "demand-pull", is not in itself sufficient and requires the simultaneous promotion of favourable market conditions to create a regulatory environment that is conducive to innovation,
C. whereas the conventional approach to driving innovation, combining "technological-push" and "demand-pull", is not in itself sufficient and requires the simultaneous promotion of favourable market conditions to create a regulatory environment that is conducive to innovation,
D. whereas a well-functioning internal market, supported by the new Services Directive, creates a favourable environment for innovation through increased competition in a larger and more stable economic area, attracting greater investment and encouraging the mobility of workers,
D. whereas a well-functioning internal market, supported by the new Services Directive, creates a favourable environment for innovation through increased competition in a larger and more stable economic area, attracting greater investment and encouraging the mobility of workers,
E. whereas both the transfer of academic results, particularly to SMEs, and the availability of research results, especially for innovations with a social dimension, should be emphasised, and whereas the geographical concentration of innovation platforms should be addressed so as to make use of the skills and diversity found in different EU regions,
E. whereas both the transfer of academic results, particularly to SMEs, and the availability of research results, especially for innovations with a social dimension, should be emphasised, and whereas the geographical concentration of innovation platforms should be addressed so as to make use of the skills and diversity found in different EU regions,
Is of the firm opinion that better regulation, in particular lightening the unnecessary regulatory burdens on SMEs, will encourage favourable market conditions and help place new innovative products and services on lead markets, and that better regulation will also raise consumer trust and confidence;
Is of the firm opinion that better regulation, in particular lightening the unnecessary regulatory burdens on SMEs, will encourage favourable market conditions and help place new innovative products and services on lead markets, and that better regulation will also raise consumer trust and confidence;
Is convinced that setting interoperable European standards more quickly will help support the development of lead markets in the services and high‑tech fields in particular and will contribute towards having them apply at world level, thereby putting European businesses at an advantage over other world players;
Is convinced that setting interoperable European standards more quickly will help support the development of lead markets in the services and high‑tech fields in particular and will contribute towards having them apply at world level, thereby putting European businesses at an advantage over other world players;
Calls on the Commission to encourage not only the adoption but also the application of European standards, in particular by communicating them to SMEs in a simple manner; considers that handbooks and explanatory procedures should be available in all official languages of the EU;
Calls on the Commission to encourage not only the adoption but also the application of European standards, in particular by communicating them to SMEs in a simple manner; considers that handbooks and explanatory procedures should be available in all official languages of the EU;
Points to the fact that the current patent system represents a threat to innovation as it does not answer the needs of some economic fields; calls on the Commission to carry out a study into the impact of patent litigation on SMEs; also calls on the Commission to give effect to Parliament's resolution of 12 October 2006 on future patent policy in Europe
Points to the fact that the current patent system represents a threat to innovation as it does not answer the needs of some economic fields; calls on the Commission to carry out a study into the impact of patent litigation on SMEs; also calls on the Commission to give effect to Parliament's resolution of 12 October 2006 on future patent policy in Europe
Texts Adopted , P6_TA(2006)0416 . ;
Texts Adopted , P6_TA(2006)0416 . ;
Welcomes the EU's cooperation with world-wide regulatory bodies and expects the quick and efficient roll-out of technical innovations through standardisation;
Welcomes the EU's cooperation with world-wide regulatory bodies and expects the quick and efficient roll-out of technical innovations through standardisation;
Welcomes the Commission's intention to publish guidelines for making the most effective use of the consolidated legal framework in public procurement, one that not only promotes competition but renders the rules more flexible, thereby encouraging the uptake of innovative solutions and creativity;
Welcomes the Commission's intention to publish guidelines for making the most effective use of the consolidated legal framework in public procurement, one that not only promotes competition but renders the rules more flexible, thereby encouraging the uptake of innovative solutions and creativity;
Calls on the Commission to promote exchanges of best practices and promote the identification and exchange of lessons learnt from improper practices, in order especially to promote the better regulation of joint technological initiatives based on specialised public-private partnerships, which would stimulate the development of innovation also in less-developed EU regions;
Calls on the Commission to promote exchanges of best practices and promote the identification and exchange of lessons learnt from improper practices, in order especially to promote the better regulation of joint technological initiatives based on specialised public-private partnerships, which would stimulate the development of innovation also in less-developed EU regions;