|
|
|
European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 03-08-07
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Commission clears Philips/Sony CD licensing programme
[02] Response to marine pollution and security : new tasks proposed for the
European Maritime Safety Agency
Midday Express 07/08/2003
TXT: FR ENPDF:DOC:Midday Express 07/08/2003
[01] Commission clears Philips/Sony CD licensing programme
The European Commission has cleared a set of bilateral agreements
establishing the worldwide Philips/Sony CD Disc licensing programme. The
Commission also cleared a standard joint licence agreement - modified
following discussions with the Commission in order to render it fully
compliant with EU competition rules (the 2003 SLA). The 2003 SLA covers
only patents held by either Philips or Sony and which are essential to
manufacture several standard types of pre-recorded CD discs (CD Audio, CD
ROM, CD TEXT and CD Extra discs). The Commission found that the 2003 SLA,
by which Philips and Sony offer access to their patents for any one or more
of the different CD disc types, whilst each retaining the right to license
their patents separately, does not restrict competition.
[02] Response to marine pollution and security : new tasks proposed for the
European Maritime Safety Agency
The European Commission has proposed to equip the European Maritime Safety
Agency (EMSA) with the legal and technical means necessary to operate
specialised pollution response ships and equipment for collecting oil and
other noxious substances in the sea. The Commission also proposes to widen
the EMSA's powers to maritime security and seafarer's qualifications. The
expanded jurisdiction of the EMSA would enable it to play a decisive role
in the implementation of European legislation in the fields of maritime
security and qualifications of seafarers. "In the aftermath of the Erika
and Prestige disasters, maritime safety legislation has been drastically
improved to guarantee the highest level of environment protection to
European shores and waters. The Commission is determined to ensure that
these rules are adequately and strictly applied. The widening of the
European Maritime Safety Agency's competence is today a key step in this
strategy to ensure safety and security of maritime transport", said the
Commission's Vice-President Loyola de Palacio, responsible for Transport
and Energy.
From EUROPA, the European Commission Server at http://europa.eu.int/
© ECSC - EC - EAEC, Brussels-Luxembourg, 1995, 1996
|
