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IP Policy Shifts Are Promising for Patent Owners in High Tech

Bloomberg Law

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Under the Trump administration, intellectual property (IP) policy appears to be leaning toward stronger protections for patent owners. Shifts at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and broader regulatory moves are poised to affect how companies approach innovation, risk, and IP portfolio management. In sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, and semiconductors — where technological progress and domestic investment are accelerating IP values — the stakes have never been higher. The changes afoot generally signal an increased role for patents in the innovation economy and may present patent owners with additional opportunities for enforcement.

In a recent article published in Bloomberg Law, attorneys Tom Rozylowicz, Michael Zoppo, and Evan Sumner break down recent changes in the IP landscape and what they signal for patent owners.

This article was originally published on July 1, 2025, at Bloomberg Law.

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