Traditional New Year’s toast European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)This year is marked by thirtieth anniversary of euroajansIt was the scene of conflict between the two major national parties over the policies of cuts in research and the agreements made by the Central Government with the independentists. An event attended by representatives from the political and business worlds.
During the speeches, political representatives will underline the importance of Euroagency in the city while throwing darts at rivals. Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant In his policies he guaranteed: The cuts weren’t going away.formerly president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazónlaunched a counter-attack with the announcement of its establishment. Support office for companies wishing to take part in the Valencian Community.
The former touched on controversies over innovation disruptions in PP-governed communities, while the latter touched on controversies regarding PP’s initiatives. independence so they can come back Catalonia He announced that a support office would be opened for companies that left the Community during the process years and for companies that decided to settle in the Community. At the event, information was given about the economic impact of Euipo on the city of Alicante: It has an annual income of nearly 400 million euros and a budget of more than 300 million euros of its own income. Over the past year we have received 167,000 Community trademark applications and more than 108,000 design applications.
The first of the two people to speak was the minister. «Interruptions are not for us», assured Diana Morant in her speech in which she defended the government’s policies in favor of research and technological development «as the engine of a new, more prosperous and sustainable economy». The Minister assured that society needs “new devices“, we face new challenges and “we urgently need to invent a better tomorrow and of course Without budget support, we won’t invent anything». As an example of the results of these policies, he emphasized that 2024 “starts with the best employment data of the last 16 years of our country.” “There have never been so many people, so many young people and so many women working in our country throughout history.”
Morant talked about a change in the historical pattern. «One in every five new jobs created in our country since the pandemic that’s exactly what it’s about science, innovation And digitization» he assured. According to the minister, this is “a complete paradigm shift in our country”, where “We become more competitive in the most competitive areas and creating high value-added jobs.
The Minister emphasized that Spain is experiencing growth “Well above average in patent applications. They grew by 8.9% between 2020 and 2021, and in Europe this rate remained at 2.7%. “We will continue to work on this path.” Morant hinted that the latest anti-crisis decrees had been approved by Congress, “in which we approved measures by which we will receive the fourth repayment of European Next Generation funds” for the green and digital transition. According to the minister, “We are the second country that allocates the most funds to R&D&D,” which is “a way to move towards a better future.”
Support for companies
The answer did not take long to come during the speech of Generalitat president Carlos Mazón, who discussed the creation of an office to support companies that want to take part in the community. Mazón stated that this office was established within the framework of the needs of the government. Receiving more support from institutions to be more competitive.
The President referred to “threats” to companies seeking to gain a foothold in the Community, without clearly stating by whom they were made. “This can not be. It is against the essence of the European Union, against free traffic and movement of people and goods. For this reason, he announced that the Generalitat would start working on opening an office for these companies. support for business relocation Those who decide to come and settle in the Valencian Community.
However, the references to aid to companies in Mazón’s speech did not end there. In this sense, he emphasized that the Generalitat Valenciana is very clearly compatible with “this protection and assistance line for companies”.their freedom, their support, the low taxation and high levels of service delivery they need.
In this line he recalled his announcement on Thursday. in frankfurt To support companies in the textile sector against unfair competition by companies that face inequalities in competition and do not fulfill what is expected of them. Mazón also assured: Artificial intelligence systems that will eliminate bureaucracy and administrative simplicity will be implemented.Same as those currently operating in Euipo.
Mazón expressed his satisfaction that Euipo’s economic impact in the Valencian Community has already reached 400 million euros. increase in skills In recent years by Euroagency
The mayor of Alicante is, Luis Barcala, drew attention to Euipo’s work as the city’s ambassador. Throughout the conversation, Barcala used nostalgia to recall the years when the office began in rented space. Grows at the same time as Aguilera Boulevard and the city. Thanks to Euipo Alicante, Barcala managed to develop the European character it has always had.