Julie A. Hedlund
Julie Hedlund was a Senior Analyst with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). She has advised IT companies and regulators concerning telecommunications and Internet policy and teaches a popular course for private and public sector officials from developing countries on Internet Regulatory and Trade Policy at the U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute in Washington, DC.
Recent Publications
Explaining International Broadband Leadership
Based on the findings from other nations, the report proposes 11 policy recommendations to spur both deployment of more ubiquitous and faster networks and adoption of broadband by consumers.
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Telecommunications Carriers Deserve Immunity
A report on proposed legislation to overhaul the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and on proposals to deny immunity to telecommunications carriers that complied with the federal government's surveillance program post 9/11.
Testimony Before the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Broadband Access
ITIF Senior Analyst Julie Hedlund’s testimony on U.S. programs and legislation to support rural broadband access for the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee.
The Rise of the New Mercantilists: Unfair Trade Practices in the Innovation Economy
Many nations use a host of unfair and protectionist policies to systematically disadvantage foreign, including U.S., technology companies in global competition. A new report documents the myriad of unfair trade practices and outlines specific steps Congress and the Administration can take to combat this new wave of technology protectionism.
Patents Pending: Patent Reform for the Innovation Economy
Focuses on three areas of reform: patent delay, patent quality and the reasons why the PTO issues too many questionable patents, and the dramatic increase in patent litigation and awards.
Recent Events and Presentations
The Rise of the New Mercantilists
At this event, ITIF released a new report that outlines specific steps Congress and the Administration can take to combat this new wave of technology protectionism. It featured remarks by Congressman Artur Davis, 7th District, Alabama.
Patents Pending: Patent Reform for the Innovation Economy
Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA), ITIF President Rob Atkinson and ITIF Senior Analyst Julie Hedlund spoke at an ITIF event to release a new ITIF report on patent reform at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2226, in Washington, D.C.