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April 9, 2024 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
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Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security

Please join CSIS on Tuesday, December 3rd at 3:30pm for a discussion with Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) to examine the role of intellectual property (IP) in innovation and geopolitical competition.

Event — December 3, 2024

Understanding the U.S. Biopharmaceutical Innovation Ecosystem

While the commercial and national security competition with China has brought policy attention to securing the semiconductor industry, the importance of sustaining a world-leading U.S. biopharmaceutical industry remains underappreciated.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Tisyaketu Sirkar, and Jeffrey Depp — August 15, 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: 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