Harvard Faces Federal Patent Seizure Threat | JQJO

The Trump administration is escalating its feud with Harvard University, threatening to seize control of patents stemming from federally funded research. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick alleges Harvard failed to comply with federal laws regarding patent usage, threatening to license the patents to third parties or claim ownership. Harvard, which denies wrongdoing and accuses the administration of retaliation, has until September 5th to respond. This action follows prior funding freezes and demands for institutional changes, highlighting a broader conflict between the administration and the university.