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PASSOLO releases new service release

According to a newsletter from PASS Engineering, a new service release of PASSOLO 6.0 is available on the company webserver. The release fixes bugs and offers some interesting improvements. It is highly recommended to updated to the latest version, requiring a full PASSOLO 6.0 installation.Registered users can access the download page from To register, visit more>>

One step further towards single European patent

The single European patent, long awaited by businesses and researchers worldwide, seems to have come one step closer to realisation, reports Intellectual Property Watch, although the Commission was only able to agree to "a hamonised court system for patent lawsuits". This step might spark new discussions about a harmonised patent system under which a patent granted in one EU country would be valid in the entire community.One of the main problems of the current system are the co more>>

Survey shows 80% lost revenue due to translation errors

"Eight out of ten international businesses are suffering because of translation errors, causing lost revenue, delayed product launches or even fines for non-compliance."SDL International, a leading provider of translation and localization solutions as well as a global language service provider, has conducted a survey of global businesses. According to the press release, 80% of respondents claimed that product launches had to be delayed due to translation errors. 7% even reported more>>