The Renewing American Innovation (RAI) initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Studies explores the policies and partnerships that will secure the United States’ role as a leading innovator while ensuring that all Americans have a shared stake in the innovation economy. By producing insightful analysis and convening stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem, RAI seeks to foster a public appreciation for the networks and institutions we owe much of our prosperity today.

A senior lobbyist with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a quartet of former federal judges and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office leaders launched a new organization to influence U.S. intellectual property policy. The nonprofit group, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), said in an announcement that it aims to fend off threats to innovation with an “ambitious campaign to educate policymakers and the public about the importance of I.P. rights.”

Andrei Iancu is at the heart of both efforts. He sat down with me to share his insights on life and leadership.

1:38: – How Humira shows the patent system is working.
6:53:– What is driving anti-patent narratives?
8:12:– Does the U.S. government understand what’s at stake?
10:40:– What would you like to see the U.S. government do?
12:07:– Has the Biden administration veered off track?
14:02:– How does Israel fare on I.P.? Are patents for the weak?
18:58:– Thoughts on I.P. and A.I.
26:30:– The case for a cabinet-level position on A.I.
31:00:– On Congress and China.
33:05:– On non-competes and trade secrets.
36:40:– On Fintive and rulemaking.
41:10:– The press as a megaphone: Measuring impact.
43:16:– On the Council for Innovation Promotion.
45:28:– On leadership.