Olivier Blanchard

February 1, 2021

Olivier is Principal Analyst with Creative Strategies and the author of several books about technology disruption, including his most recent Human/Machine: The Future of our Partnership with Machines, as well as Futureproof, Building Dragons, and Social Media ROI.

His areas of focus include artificial intelligence, automotive innovation, mobile photography, and the internet of things, as well as the impact of policy, regulation, and geostrategic forces on the technology sector.

Explainer: How IP Rights Promote Innovation

April 17, 2025

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

Innovation and IP Challenges in Key Sectors: Insights from LeadershIP 2025

April 16, 2025

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

(Transcript) 2025 LeadershIP Conference Panel IV: Architecting the Future: Call to Action for Innovation Policy

April 4, 2025

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