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By Chris Borges Intellectual Property (IP) rights, such as patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, are more than legal instruments; they are vital drivers of innovation and critical components of U.S. economic and national security strategies. This connection was evident to the U.S. founders, who enshrined IP protections in the U.S. Constitution

By Anne Pritchett I recently had the pleasure of moderating a panel at the 2025 LeadershIP Conference, featuring experts across sectors discussing innovation and intellectual property (IP) challenges inside and outside the United States. The conversation focused on the current state of the U.S. and global IP systems, key challenges

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Panel IV Transcript Panel Description: There are several legislative proposals on the table today affecting IP, antitrust, and competition. Is more (or less) needed to

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Panel III Transcript Panel Description: The Artificial Intelligence revolution has raised key questions that society has yet to answer, from pending litigation over training data

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Keynote II Transcript Speaker Tonya L. Combs, Sr. Vice President – General Patent Counsel, Eli Lilly and Company

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Panel II Transcript Panel Description: As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on cutting-edge technologies, the role of IP in fostering innovation and ensuring

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Panel I Transcript Panel Description: National and economic security priorities are inextricably linked to technological leadership. What can innovation, IP, and competition policies do to

This transcript is from the 2025 LeadershIP Conference hosted at CSIS on April 1st, 2025. Watch the full video here. (DOWNLOAD) LeadershIP 2025 – Opening Remarks and Keynote Transcript Speakers Dr. Kirti Gupta, Executive Director, LeadershIP; Senior Adviser, Renewing American Innovation, CSIS Navin Girishankar, President, Economic Security & Technology Department,

By Kirti Gupta, Andrei Iancu, Walter G. Copan, and Chris Borges This report was originally published on March 26th with CSIS. Download the full report here. Executive Summary The United States is undergoing a generational shift in how economic policy intersects with national security. Decades of globalization have exposed