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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Informing the Innovation Policy Debate: Key Concepts in Copyright Laws for Generative AI

Many observers expect generative AI to disrupt creative industries (including film and publishing) putting the rules framing copyright—one of the primary legal protections for creative works—under intense scrutiny.

Blog Post by Julia Yoon and Chris Borges — April 12, 2024

Securing the U.S. Biopharma Innovation System against Bad Ideas

Strong IP rights and robust technology transfer mechanisms are the cornerstones of the U.S. biopharmaceutical innovation system. These dual pillars are now under threat.

Blog Post by Jeffrey Depp and Tisyaketu Sirkar — March 7, 2024

When AI Helps Generate Inventions, Who Is the Inventor?

AI advancements will contribute more and more significantly to the invention processes, blurring the lines of inventive contribution and raising the question of whether AI should be considered a joint or perhaps even sole inventor.

Commentary by Andrei Iancu and Rama Elluru — February 22, 2024

How Regulators Endanger U.S. and EU Technology Leadership in the Global Wireless Marketplace

Policies developed and promoted by U.S. and EU regulators have provided a template for Chinese courts and regulators to deploy competition law for mercantilist objectives that distort wireless technology markets.

Blog Post by Jonathan M. Barnett — February 8, 2024

RAI Explainer: Strategic Importance of Continued U.S. Leadership in Chip Design

This explainer outlines key points, including the critical role of chip design in the semiconductor supply chain, its impact on the U.S. economy and national security, and challenges in the chip design industry.

Blog Post by Hideki Tomoshige and Bailey Crane — January 19, 2024

Proposed Federal Use of March-in Rights Would Weaken American Innovation

The Biden administration is considering exercising something called “march-in rights” as a policy prescription to curb drug prices. But as with any prescription, there is a need to weigh efficacy against the side-effects.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar and Thomas Howell — December 20, 2023

Safeguarding Human Invention in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

As AI becomes more ubiquitous and makes greater contributions to the invention process, the role of protecting and promoting human inventorship becomes critical.

Commentary by Alexander Kersten — November 9, 2023

Testimony for the ITA-NIST-USPTO Listening Session: Innovating Ideas Around Standards and Intellectual Property

RAI Senior Advisor Dr. Kirti Gupta testified at an ITA-NIST-USPTO Listening Session on the importance of standards and intellectual property rights for national security and technological competitiveness.

Blog Post by Kirti Gupta — October 11, 2023

Manufacturing beyond Shores: The Taiwanese Checklist Approach to Intellectual Property Protection

U.S. concerns over IP rights protection in China continue to heighten as innovation becomes a key area of strategic competition. However, the risk of losing U.S. IP and technology can be mitigated as the Taiwanese have learned to do so.

Report by Emma Hsu — September 6, 2023

Four Actions to Strengthen the U.S. Intellectual Property System

Addressing four key issues related to strengthening the intellectual property system will promote innovation and technology commercialization and is critical to the economic and technological competitiveness of the United States.

Commentary by Hideki Tomoshige and Sujai Shivakumar — August 28, 2023