I do not think that there is any link between patents and copyrights in this case; they are separate systems of law. The hon. Gentleman will know that in the European Union there is already a unified approach to patents and to copyright, but we are trying to ensure that in the UK context copyright protection is properly enforced. That is the purpose of the changes before us.
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Vincent Cable
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 June 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
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