U.S. Controls Over Foreign Access to and Influence on Technology and Research in 2020: A  Quick Guide

U.S. companies, academic and research institutions, and individuals are facing greater scrutiny and regulation of their activities with foreign parties involving U.S. technology and research. Many have been caught off guard. Reflecting bipartisan concerns about foreign access to and influence on U.S. technology, the United States has adopted a whole-of-government (WOG) strategy to control and restrict foreign access to and influence on U.S. technology across the innovation pipeline—from research to commerce to exports. This MassPoint PLLC chart illustrates key U.S. government concerns and legal and policy measures taken to date.

Browse MassPoint’s publications and blog for more insight, including about the U.S.-China Tech War and issues for academia. To learn about how MassPoint PLLC can assist your organization to navigate existing and coming regulations, contact the firm.

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