Editorial | Is a New Tax on Patents on the Horizon?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 24 2025
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Source: WSJ
Government Ownership in Private Companies: The Trump Administration is considering government ownership stakes in private companies, a significant shift for the Republican Party.
Equity Stake in Intel: President Trump announced that the U.S. government will acquire a 10% equity stake in Intel, valued at approximately $8.9 billion.
CEO's Decision: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was persuaded to agree to this deal during a meeting with Trump, which resulted in a $10 billion commitment to the U.S.
Tax on Innovation: The administration is also exploring the idea of implementing a tax on patents, which could be seen as a tax on innovation.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
