Brussels, 01/06/2001 (Agence Europe) - The sustained efforts of the Swedish Presidency have had results: the ministers meeting in Internal Market Council on Thursdy 31 May managed to reach agreement on the guidelines that should allow them to continue their work on the thorny matter of a Community patent. We recall that this issue was blocked because of Spain's position (supported by Portugal, Italy and Greece). Spain hopes the national patents offices may continue to play a key role thanks...