ALLPROS.EU Policy Brief - Rethinking European Semiconductors: Open Architectures and Strategic IP

This policy brief examines the evolving role of Intellectual Property (IP) management in the semiconductor industry, highlighting the transition from a purely protective function to a strategic and collaborative lever. It underscores how hybrid models, such as open architectures (e.g. RISC-V), cross-licensing agreements, and patent pools, can foster innovation, lower entry barriers, and enhance industrial resilience. In the European context, the brief stresses the need to harmonise legal frameworks, strengthen IP expertise, and promote active participation in global standard-setting to support the Union’s technological sovereignty.