Why is IP (intellectual property) protection important for European Union SMEs?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the EU economy. They represent 99 percent of all businesses in the EU, account for more than half of Europe’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employ about 100 million people. The positive association between economic performance and ownership of intellectual property rights (IPRs) is particularly strong for SMEs.

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