USIJ Submits Comments in Response to USTR’s Request for Public Comments Regarding the 2026 Special 301 Review
January 29, 2026
USIJ submitted comments in response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request for public comments regarding the 2026 Special 301 Review of the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
These comments address three critical areas where inadequate international IP protection and enforcement particularly harm American startups and innovative companies: (1) standards essential patents and global standards development processes; (2) International Trade Commission enforcement authority; and (3) pharmaceutical innovation and global free-riding on American biotech R&D investment. Each of these areas requires focused attention from USTR to ensure that U.S. trading partners provide adequate and effective IP protection for American innovators.
USIJ Submits Comments in Response to USTR’s Request for Public Comments Regarding the 2026 Special 301 Review
USIJ submitted comments in response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request for public comments regarding the 2026 Special 301 Review of the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
These comments address three critical areas where inadequate international IP protection and enforcement particularly harm American startups and innovative companies: (1) standards essential patents and global standards development processes; (2) International Trade Commission enforcement authority; and (3) pharmaceutical innovation and global free-riding on American biotech R&D investment. Each of these areas requires focused attention from USTR to ensure that U.S. trading partners provide adequate and effective IP protection for American innovators.