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U.S. academic and research institutions face mounting scrutiny over China ties

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In recent months, the U.S. academic and research community has been subject to intense scrutiny over ties to China. Even more than the controversial China Initiative of the first Trump administration, the past eight months...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Department of Commerce Initiates Bayh-Dole Compliance Review and Asserts March-In Proceeding Targeting Harvard University Patents

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On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce notified Harvard University (Harvard) that it has initiated a comprehensive review of Harvard’s federally funded research programs to assure compliance with the Bayh-Dole...more

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March-In Rights Revisited: A New Era of Enforcement?

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On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce sent a letter to Harvard University—also shared publicly on the social media platform X—alleging that the university failed to comply with several provisions of the Bayh-Dole...more

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U.S. announces export enforcement and compliance resources for academic research institutions

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has published a compliance note on voluntary self-disclosure trends and a compendium of export compliance resources targeted to the academic community. The...more

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