Letter from ACT | The App Association to the European Council on the European Commission’s intention to withdraw the Standard Essential Patents Regulation – February 20th, 2025
ACT | The App Association Urges the Council to Uphold the Proposed SEP Regulation
Yesterday, ACT | The App Association submitted a letter to the Council of the European Union, urging Member States to uphold their role in the legislative process by engaging in discussions on the Proposed Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). The European Commission’s recent request to withdraw the regulation, [...]
The 2025 SME Fund Launch: A Boost for IP Protection
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, protecting intellectual property (IP) is not just a legal formality; it’s a competitive advantage. At ACT | The App Association, we know that securing patents, trademarks, and designs is critical for digital innovators like our SME members. This is why [...]
Our New EU Tech Policy Guide is Live
Policy priorities are shifting across the European Union (EU) as new leadership comes onboard in the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the app economy, staying competitive means understanding how these changes impact [...]