By Nick Robertson ( February 18, 2026, 23:30 GMT | Insight) -- Intellectual property policy and industry trade organizations told a panel of IP officials from across the federal government Wednesday that they face unfair trade barriers and insufficient IP protection in countries including China, Mexico, Canada, the UK and European Union. The panel, led by the Office of US Trade Representative, is compiling the annual Special 301 report on IP protection in trade.Intellectual property policy and industry trade organizations told a panel of IP officials from across the federal government Wednesday that they face unfair trade barriers and insufficient IP protection in countries including China, Mexico, Canada, the UK and European Union....
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