Standard Setting and CHIPS Legislation Implementation
EVENT SUMMARY
Technical standards are a critical part of the global technology ecosystem because they facilitate trade, can give first movers a competitive advantage, and can generate significant revenue for companies with patents deemed “standards essential.” Recognizing the strategic importance of standards, China has increasingly grown its presence in standards meetings, and reports have documented instances of attempted standards voting manipulation by Chinese actors. This event will feature three guest speakers and focus on how the U.S. can leverage the momentum generated by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to support robust US industry participation and leadership in an inclusive, open, fair and robust global standards ecosystem.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mary Saunders, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Andrew Updegrove, Partner, Gesmer Updegrove LLP Naomi Wilson, Vice President of Policy, Asia, Information Technology Industry CouncilThe event will be co-hosted by Frank Doyle, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean, and John Holdren, Teresa and John Heinz Research Professor of Environmental Policy.
