Standards and Intellectual Property Rights for Innovation

Securing intellectual property rights and U.S. participation in international technology standards development

Renewing our commitment to open, consensus-driven global standards and securing intellectual property rights for U.S. inventors are critical for national security. A strong intellectual property regime has been a pillar of U.S. economic and technological competitiveness, providing the incentive for invention and commercialization of countless essential technologies the world enjoys today.

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Innovation Lightbulb: How Greater Patent Equity Spur U.S. Innovation

Patents are the engine of innovation, but structural rigidities prevent some Americans from considering themselves "inventors." A multifaceted approach is needed to improve patent awareness and confidence, diversify the pool of inventors, and boost U.S. competitiveness.

Newsletter by Julia Yoon — July 26, 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

RAI Explainer: Standard Essential Patents and National Security

Technology standards are a critical domain of international cooperation and competition in high technology. Over the last decade, the international competition over standards has focused on standard essential patents (SEPs). This article explains the key concepts and geopolitical context needed to understand the ongoing debate regarding standards and SEPs.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — July 10, 2024

Securing IP and the Future of Pandemic Preparedness

By undermining intellectual property (IP) protections, the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement has the potential to harm the market-based ecosystem for biopharmaceutical innovation that is needed to make the world ready for the next pandemic.

Blog Post by Jeffrey Depp — May 28, 2024

The Use of March-In Rights Could Undermine Innovation and National Security

The Bayh-Dole Act has been pivotal in driving U.S. innovation and economic growth. However, possible changes to march-in rights aimed at controlling drug prices could disrupt this success, posing risks to the innovation ecosystem and national competitiveness.

Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — May 23, 2024