Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 limits patent issuance and enforcement for entities posing national security threats.

The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 amends title 35, United States Code, to prevent individuals or entities deemed a threat to national security from receiving and enforcing patents. This includes those identified in specific U.S. government lists or reports, such as the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List or the annual report on Chinese military companies. The President may grant waivers for up to 180 days if no essential security interest is at stake, but must ensure consistency with international obligations.

Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 limits patent issuance and enforcement for entities posing national security threats.

The Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026 amends title 35, United States Code, to prevent individuals or entities deemed a threat to national security from receiving and enforcing patents. This includes those identified in specific U.S. government lists or reports, such as the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List or the annual report on Chinese military companies. The President may grant waivers for up to 180 days if no essential security interest is at stake, but must ensure consistency with international obligations.