Former Trump, Biden officials: America’s security depends on startups. Weak patent policy is undermining them

Fortune•Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM•2 min read

U. S. leaders have stood by for years as the IP infrastructure that undergirds private-sector innovation has crumbled.

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/10/20/former-trump-biden-officials-patent-policy-startups-national-security/)

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