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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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

Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security

In the face of growing international competition and rapid technological disruption, IP policy is not just a legal matter—it is a strategic priority.

Report by Kirti Gupta, Andrei Iancu, Walter G. Copan, and Chris Borges — March 25, 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

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

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