Foreign firms control 29% of key German patents, study finds

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Foreign firms now control 29% of key German patents due to corporate takeovers, a study found. The Cologne Institute for Economic Research reported that between 2000 and 2022, foreign corporations acquired control of a significant portion of patents developed by German companies, with the US and China being major players. The study suggests Germany should pursue greater technological independence and increase research investment to maintain its international standing amidst geopolitical shifts and China's strategic acquisition approach.


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