Perspectives on Innovation

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RAI Explainer: How IP Rights Promote Innovation

IP rights are more than legal instruments; they are vital drivers of innovation and critical components of U.S. economic and national security strategies.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — April 17, 2025

Moving Beyond the Regulation/Deregulation Trap

When it comes to good governance and good business, the regulation/deregulation dichotomy often misleadingly oversimplifies the issue. Innovation frequently thrives in the presence of clear and predictable regulatory frameworks that can both protect investments and serve the public interest.

Blog Post by Julie Heng — February 20, 2025

RAI Explainer: A Brief History of the International IP Regime

The international IP system drives global trade and innovation. The scope and impact of current demands on international cooperation in research and innovation highlight the need for greater clarity on the IP system.

Blog Post by Julie Heng, Arrizka Faida, and Chris Borges — February 13, 2025

Quick Take: Quantum Technology Global Competition

A comparison of public funding across countries highlights the intense international competition in quantum technology and the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing technological capabilities.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Andreas Schumacher — February 3, 2025

RAI Explainer: Generic Drugs, Property Rights, and the Orange Book

The FDA's Orange Book catalog of non-biologic drugs has been the subject of recent FTC scrutiny. What is the FTC is challenging in the Orange Book, and what impact might this have on U.S. innovation and international competitiveness in pharmaceuticals?

Blog Post by Chris Borges — December 4, 2024

RAI Explainer: Capturing the O-RAN Opportunity

As new communications technologies become more widely adopted, U.S. leadership will be essential for the development and adoption of O-RAN standards and the technological and commercial advantages that this brings. But what is O-RAN?

Blog Post by Julia Yoon — July 17, 2024