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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If Private Sector R&D Is the Future, IP Policy Must Catch Up

In a future where the U.S. innovation ecosystem depends more heavily on private-sector investment across all stages of research, secure and predictable IP protections will be increasingly essential for sustaining long-term R&D investment.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — September 8, 2025

The United States Needs a National Standards Strategy

The United States should implement and build upon the objectives of the 2023 U.S. national standards strategy. Failure to do so would limit the United States’ ability to compete in the technology race.

Blog Post by Richard Taffet and Chris Borges — July 16, 2025

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