For as long as the United States has had a digital economy, the nation’s trade negotiators have fought tirelessly to combat foreign policies that would impede American innovators’ ability to compete in the global market. In an unprecedented move, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) decided to [...]
On July 18, we hosted an event, “The Costs of Making Way for DMA,” where experts highlighted the implications for American national security, privacy, and economic growth if countries around the world follow Europe’s lead in regulating American online marketplaces. Non-discrimination rules in trade agreements are a cornerstone of continued [...]
Don’t miss this three-part webinar series featuring representatives from the USPTO on what SMBs need to know to protect their intellectual propertySmall and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the U.S. economy’s growth and job creation. While many factors play an important role in the success of SMBs, securing and [...]
By Anna Bosch and Matt Schwartz On July 16, 2020, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) struck down the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield agreement, which provided a stable, streamlined, and inexpensive mechanism for the transatlantic flow of data between the two regions. The court cited concerns with U.S. surveillance law, which [...]
Talk of a trade war between the United States and China dominates today’s news cycle. As continued rounds of talks occur (and more are planned), the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)—the executive branch federal agency that works directly with foreign governments to negotiate trade agreements and to resolve [...]