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19th July 2024 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CMS Expert guide to transferring IP rights

IP rights have become an increasingly important asset not only for R&D and technology based companies but also for consumer product manufacturers and life sciences companies, for example, as well as many other types of business of varying size.
 

16th July 2024 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Leaning into the future

In today’s corporate world, if you’re not already well on your way to automating and digitalizing your processes, the future might be leaving you behind.

 

26th June 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Amendment to the Employment Act: Overview of new provisions applicable from July 2024

With effect from 1 July 2024, the amendment to the Employment Act introduces several changes, particularly in the area of employment of foreigners. Below is a summary of the most important changes.

17th June 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Changes in the area of employment of foreigners in connection with the amendment to the Employment Act

On 1 July 2024, an amendment to Act No. 435/2004 Coll., on Employment, comes into legal force and introduces several important changes in the area of employment of foreigners.

14th June 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


HR Legal Alert - May 2024

Legislative changes
  • Changes to work performance agreements – from 1 July 2024 and 1 January 2025
  • Flexible amendment to the Labour Code

 

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization

Advocacy Priorities for 2023 
 
Technology, People, Infrastructure

 

Actions Recommended in Areas:

1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.

2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).

3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.

4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.

5. Immigration of STEM Talents.

6. Digitization of Immigration. 

7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.

8. Digitization of Land Use.

9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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