GOP Lawmakers Seek Clarity on US Funding in China-Linked Patents Amid Technology Pact Negotiations

Republican lawmakers are pressing the U.S. Commerce Department to provide a detailed account of whether federal funds have been used in research that led to patents in China. This request is driven by concerns over national security risks, especially as the Biden administration is in the midst of negotiating a new science and technology agreement with China. The lawmakers argue that understanding the extent of U.S. involvement in Chinese patent developments is crucial for informed decision-making in the ongoing negotiations. For further details, you can find the original article by Dorothy Atkins on Law360.