Support material 

On this page you can download some useful documents you may need to understand the links between standardization, research and innovation. This page will be updated regularly so come back to check it!

Standardization guidance documents

• CEN-CENELEC Guide on 'Integrating standards in your FP7 project' 
• CEN-CENELEC Guidelines for Implementation of the Common IPR Policy
• ISO/IEC/ITU common patent policy 

STAIR documents

The CEN-CENELEC STAndardization, Innovation and Research (STAIR) group oversees the integration of standardization in research (FP7) projects.

• STAIR Terms of Reference
• STAIR Policy on participation in research projects
• STAIR Brochure on the integrated approach

Recent EU Policy Documents

• 2011: Communication of the European Commission "Partnering in Research and Innovation" COM (2011) 572
• 2011: Communication of the European Commission “A strategic vision for European Standards: Moving forward to enhance and accelerate the sustainable growth of the European economy by 2020”  COM (2011) 311
• 2010: Resolution of the European Parliament “The future of European standardization”
• 2010: Communication of the European Commission “Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union” COM (2010) 546
• 2010: EU Expert Panel for the Review of the European Standardization System (EXPRESS) Report : “Standardization for a competitive and innovative Europe: a vision for 2020”

You can also access online the CEN and CENELEC position papers on various research related policies.

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