Protecting American innovation from foreign threats is a national priority—particularly in strategic sectors like semiconductors, AI, and defense technologies. The United States has long relied on robust economic sanctions and export controls to protect national security and safeguard intellectual property (IP) from foreign adversaries. Despite these measures, a significant vulnerability persists: entities from sanctioned or embargoed nations can exploit a critical loophole to access the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), an administrative body that plays a pivotal role in challenging the validity of U.S. patents.

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