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PolicyGlobal

Palantir CEO Alex Karp Urges AI Liability and Nationalization Amid Data Sovereignty Concerns

Karp emphasizes accountability for AI developers and warns of intellectual property risks tied to closed AI models, advocating for stronger regulatory frameworks and potential nat…

Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp called for enforceable guidelines on artificial intelligence, stressing that developers must be held liable for their AI’s impacts. Speaking on CNBC, Karp highlighted business fears over proprietary data being exploited by closed AI models and linked these concerns to a broader push…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

U.S. Economy Expands 1.5% in Q2 Amid Rising Energy Prices and Trade Deficits

Personal consumption and business investment drive growth while trade and inventory declines weigh on GDP

The U.S. economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter of 2024, led by strong personal consumption expenditures and business spending on equipment and intellectual property. However, significant trade deficits and inventory reductions dampened overall growth. Inflation accelerated sharply due to surging energy prices follow…

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

USA Policy Update Puts Govt and The Commerce Ministry Strategy in Focus

Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Govt, The Commerce Ministry.

IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Govt, The Commerce Ministry, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

China's Coordinated Assault on U.S. Intellectual Property Demands Robust Government Response

Chinese AI firms and platforms are aggressively targeting American technology and creative industries, prompting calls for comprehensive U.S. policy action to safeguard intellectu…

Chinese entities are conducting a two-pronged campaign against U.S. intellectual property, exploiting AI technologies to misappropriate trade secrets from American tech companies and unauthorized use of copyrighted creative works. This escalating challenge underscores the need for a unified government strategy combini…

Friday, May 22, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam Commits to Enhanced Intellectual Property Dialogue and Enforcement Amid U.S. Concerns

Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry underscores ongoing reforms and cooperation efforts to address IP rights issues highlighted in U.S. 2026 Special 301 Report

Vietnam has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement, signaling readiness to engage with international partners, including the United States, to clarify policies and resolve differences. The Foreign Ministry highlighted recent legal reforms, enforcement actions,…

Friday, May 15, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

US Faces Escalating Chinese IP Theft Targeting AI and Advanced Semiconductor Technologies

White House and Congressional Reports Reveal Industrial-Scale Theft of AI Models and Semiconductor Chips by CCP-Backed Entities, Prompting Legislative Action

Recent disclosures from the White House and Congressional hearings highlight a significant surge in intellectual property theft by Chinese Communist Party-backed actors, focusing on artificial intelligence and advanced microchips. These activities threaten US economic and national security, prompting calls for decisiv…

Friday, May 15, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms

The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement.

The US report recognises Thailand’s continued progress on IP protection and enforcement, while urging further legal changes and action against infringement. The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property (IP) "Watch List" in its 2026 assessment, despite acknowledging the country's progress in IP prot…

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Thailand Retains 'Watch List' Status as US Recognises Consistent Gains in Intellectual Property

The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns

The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns The 2026 Special 301 Report highlights Thailand’s proactive enforcement and legislative reforms, though online piracy and patent backlogs remain concerns.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam takes resolute action against IP right violations, says spokesperson

Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual proper…

Replying to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the United States designating Vietnam a "Priority Foreign Country" in its annual report on global intellectual property protection and enforcement, spokesperson Hang said that in recent years, Vietnam has made substantial efforts to protect intellectual pro…

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI

, ETManufacturing Life Sciences 2 min read India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP r…

, ETManufacturing Life Sciences 2 min read India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRI India maintains its intellectual property regime is compliant with international trade rules. This ongoing issue re…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Request the US to objectively assess Vietnam in intellectual property protection

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection.

It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PolicyGlobal

Vietnam, the Go-to Sneaker Production Hub, Faces IP Scrutiny

Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices.

Vietnam, the go-to sneaker production hub, is now facing a tough scrutiny of its intellectual property (IP) practices. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 report for 2026 adds Vietnam to its list as a Priority Foreign Country, representing the first time in 13 years that any country has been added to the list.…

Friday, May 1, 2026

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PolicyUSA

CSIS Report Highlights Urgent Need to Strengthen U.S. Intellectual Property Protections for National Security

New analysis underscores the foundational role of IP rights in innovation and economic security amid global competition

A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) examines the vital importance of intellectual property (IP) rights in fostering innovation and safeguarding U.S. economic and national security. It critiques the current fragmented state of U.S. IP policy and offers recommendations for revi…

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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PolicyAfrica

USTR Criticizes South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill Over Broad Exceptions and Enforcement Concerns

The 2020 USTR National Trade Estimates Report highlights stakeholder opposition to South Africa’s evolving copyright framework amid ongoing legislative uncertainty

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has flagged South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill in its 2020 National Trade Estimates Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, citing concerns over broad and ambiguous copyright exceptions, limitations on contractual freedom, and provisions on technological prote…

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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