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IP shows Europe’s ‘vulnerabilities,’ trade official says

By Inbar Preiss ( April 14, 2026, 14:13 GMT | Insight) -- The EU is treating intellectual property as a strategic economic and security asset, citing risks stemming from technological dependencies. Maria Martin-Prat of the European Commission’s trade department warns that Europe is falling behind global competitors and faces a commercialization gap, while lawmakers call for a stronger role for IP in trade and security policy.The European Union is treating intellectual property as a strategic economic and security asset, reflecting growing concerns over technological dependencies, a senior EU official said on Tuesday....

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