european IP blawg - CNE IP blog

Another hearty blawg-er-hood welcome to the collaborative CNE IP blog — authors include David Carr, Jacob Arfwedson, and Brian Micklethwait.

According to their “About” page, the CNE IP blog is smashing the IP myths swirling around Europe and which are appearing to stagnate the introduction of software patent systems throughout Europe:

CNE Intellectual Property is the forum through which the Centre for the New Europe seeks to better inform the European IP debate from a range of free market perspectives.

Throughout history intellectual property rights have been a cornerstone of western civilisation. However, today, they are under attack as never before. Whether opposed out of ignorance or ideology CNE believes they nevertheless remain a vital element for the social and economic well being of the world and the timeless human quest for prosperity.

Seeking to expose the misguided thinking that all too often dominates today's populist IP debate, CNE's IP forum is primarily concerned with such areas as patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. As such, we hold regular seminars in Brussels which bring together IP experts, politicians, Commission officials, journalists, academics and other leading opinion formers.

This site is intended primarily to inform and inspire you. In it you will find regular up-dates on the most important developments in the intellectual property debate; details of CNE IP publications; CNE IP events; a recommended reading list; and links to other like-minded organisations.

CNE IP blog is a welcome European addition to the IP blawg-er-hood!