The bill would extend national-security screening into patent law, treating access to U.S. patent rights as another economic privilege that can be denied to Chinese military-linked or restricted entities. Supporters say the measure closes a gap that lets companies such as Huawei and ZTE monetize U.S. patents despite security restrictions. Critics warn that using patent eligibility as a sanctions tool could weaken the patent system’s neutrality and expose U.S. companies to retaliation abroad.
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