Text of address by Martin Brassell, report editor, at the Parliamentary launch of ‘The UK’s Journey’ in WIPO’s Understanding IP Finance seriesFirstly, many thanks to Viscount Camrose for hosting this event, and to Director-General Daren Tang and his ...
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