Statement from ACT | The App Association founder Mike Sax on the European Commission’s decision to withdraw the proposed EU SEP Regulation

  Brussels, Belgium – The European Commission announced that it would like to withdraw the proposed Standard-Essential Patent (SEP) Regulation. Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, an international trade association for app developers, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech sector, released [...]

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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 [...]

A Scroll Down Memory Lane: January 2025’s Member Mondays

  ACT | The App Association’s members are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to create meaningful solutions that drive positive change. Each month, we spotlight these trailblazing small businesses through our Member Monday series. This January, we kicked off the year with a focus on connected health, showcasing [...]

A Scroll Down Memory Lane: December 2024’s Member Mondays

ACT | The App Association’s members are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to create meaningful solutions that drive positive change. Each month, we spotlight these trailblazing small businesses through our Member Monday series. In December, we closed out the year by reflecting on the incredible impact our members [...]

2025 Global Policy Passport

Members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and independent developers driving change in the global app economy. From artificial intelligence and digital trade to connected health and decentralized technologies, our members build the tools and services that power today’s digital world. Just as a passport enables [...]

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