The Polish government has withdrawn its support for the European software patent directive, saying the directive could hurt small and medium-sized businesses.
Polish Minister of Scientific Research and Information Technology Michal Kleiber said his office would seek to reopen debate on the extent of patenting that should be allowed for computer programs.
Without Poland's backing, those countries that supported the proposal in May now fall short of a qualified majority in the Counc...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.