Nowadays, it is generally accepted that innovation is a principal determinant of a company's success. But differences of opinion persist amongst economists and policymakers about the exact role of intellectual property in relation to innovation.

On 9 June, 11:00 AM, the European Cancer Patient Coalition will be organising an online event entitled “There is Life after Cancer: Putting an end to the discrimination” which will raise awareness of the various issues affecting the lives of patients’ after cancer by stressing the importance of a European approach to cancer survivorship care as a key strategy to promote equal access and non-discrimination as well as long-term follow up for healthcare mat