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Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus

Because U.S. universities, laboratories, and companies produce a steady stream of breakthroughs, the United States earns far more from cross‑border IP transactions than it spends.

Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 12, 2025

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LeadershIP 2025

April 1, 2025 • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EDT
Hosted by Renewing American Innovation
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LeadershIP 2024

April 9, 2024 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Hosted by Renewing American Innovation
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Innovation Lightbulb: The U.S. IP Trade Surplus

Because U.S. universities, laboratories, and companies produce a steady stream of breakthroughs, the United States earns far more from cross‑border IP transactions than it spends.

Newsletter by Chris Borges — May 12, 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

LeadershIP 2025

Scholars, policymakers, and industry experts discuss cutting-edge policy issues at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and national security.

Event — April 1, 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

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