Europe Dithers While the United States Aims for “Global Dominance” and China Cements Its Status as the Only Country with a Coherent SEP Policy
2026 already has been a whirlwind of global activity, including in the world of standards and standard essential patents (SEPs). The United States has announced its intent “to win the global race for 6G” and obtain “scientific and technological global dominance” ( Global Dominance – The U.S.A.’s Views on Standards and SEPs ). China has further cemented its status as the only country in the world with a well-formulated and consistent strategy and vision around standards and S
Marta Beckwith
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Global Dominance – The U.S.A.’s Views on Standards and SEPs
The current U.S. administration has recently turned some of its attention to patents and patent policy. The first such policy changes were not specific to standard essential patents[1]. But, on December 19, 2025, the White House released a “ Fact Sheet ” in which it announced its intention to focus on 6G technologies and on standards themselves. The White House’s announcement evidences the administration’s view that standard setting is a competitive endeavor – one with both
Marta Beckwith
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