Brussels, 13/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 13 April, the European Commission adopted two legislative proposals under an enhanced cooperation regime, which would bring about an 80% reduction in the cost of patents in Europe. Any company or individual would be able to protect their inventions using a single European patent, valid in 25 member states. The two legislative proposals lay down the terms and conditions to obtain protection using the single patent, its legal effects and...