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Director and Senior Fellow, Renewing American Innovation Project
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Intellectual Property versus Big Tech Platforms: The IP-Antitrust Paradox

If policymakers are concerned with stemming Big Tech firms’ growing influence, they should end the attack on intellectual property, as it is the most effective tool for stopping Big Tech’s increasing economic, social, and political concentration of power.

Commentary by Kirti Gupta — September 28, 2021

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U.S. Innovation Competitiveness Summit

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Event by Andrei Iancu , Walter G. Copan , Kirti Gupta , John J. Hamre , and Orin Herskowitz — September 13, 2021

U.S. Intellectual Property Is Critical to National Security

If the United States is to maintain its technological lead, it must reexamine all key IP weaknesses and embrace IP policies that will incentivize and protect investments in creating AI and other emerging technologies.

Commentary by Andrei Iancu and David J. Kappos — July 12, 2021

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U.S. Competitiveness: Where Do We Stand? What Do We Do Now?

The United States is heading toward a crossroads that may lead to the loss of its global innovation leadership if improperly addressed. Due to the exponential implications of Moore’s Law, the United States cannot afford to wait to address this immediate danger.

Report by Richard Elkus Jr. — June 22, 2021

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Innovation, the Bayh-Dole Act, and March-In Rights

The distinguished speakers in this Program will consider the importance of basic research for U.S. innovation, the impacts of the Bayh-Dole Act for society and the economy, and the implications of the proposed new use of March-In Rights with the goal of increasing product access while reducing costs.

Event by John J. Hamre and Walter G. Copan — June 8, 2021

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Anti-innovation Policy

Despite active efforts by the United States to compete for the title of global innovation leader, focus on IP protections has continued to wane. IP rights must be reevaluated federally to renew U.S. leadership and ensure innovators receive the due benefits of their work.

Commentary by Jonathan M. Barnett — June 4, 2021

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Accelerating Innovation across the Country: Putting “FASTER” in Context

From innovative medical devices and therapies to critical developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, U.S. universities and innovation centers have changed the world and driven job creation, GDP growth and gross output since the start of the post-WWII period.

Event by John J. Hamre — May 10, 2021

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