Quantum Law Navigator Survey

Quantum Law Navigator Survey

Please help guide the QLN's next steps by telling us more about your experiences. Names and contact information are not required. If you do share them, they will not be shared without your permission.
Which best describes your role?
If you wish, please elaborate on your role, organization, and team focus.
Based on your experience and observation, what are the biggest pain points when navigating U.S, laws and regulations as a member of the quantum sector? (Choose all that apply)

Uncertainty about which legal or regulatory obligations apply to our workCompliance requirements are too complex to navigate without expert supportCompliance processes are time consuming and slow down R&D or commercializationCompliance is costly (e.g. legal fees, filings, specialized equipment or systems)Limited access to timely, sector-competent legal guidanceUnsure when to seek legal guidance versus proceeding without itLaws, regulations, guidance, and standards change frequently; it is hard to keep currentOther
If you wish, please elaborate and include examples or specific regimes (e.g., export controls, funding terms, data security).
On a scale of 1 to 10, how negatively does the complexity of U.S. laws and regulations impact your organization? (1 = No negative impact; 10 = Extremely significant negative impact)
In what ways is your organization negatively impacted by legal and regulatory complexity?

Difficulty hiring or retaining foreign talent (e.g. immigration and visa complexity, compliance with deemed export, etc.)Delays or barriers to accessing foreign components, tools, or materialsReduced willingness to engage in international collaborations or consortiaReduced willingness to seek government funding due to compliance burdensProduct launch or field testing delays due to regulatory uncertaintyPartner, investor, or customer hesitancy stemming from perceived legal riskOther
If you wish, please elaborate on the most significant impacts and any quantifiable effects (e.g., delays, costs, lost opportunities).
How has your organization primarily handled legal or compliance needs?

In-house legal teamOutside counsel (as needed or on-going)Combination of in-house and outside counselSelf-navigate as much as possibleAccess to low- or no-cost resources (e.g., clinic, accelerator, nonprofit)Other
Which areas of law do you most need to learn more about to advance your work or business? (Choose all that apply)

Intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, licensing, tech transfer)Export controls (EAR, ITAR, deemed export)Sanctions and foreign investment controls (E.g., OFAC, CFIUS)Cybersecurity and data security requirementsPrivacy (consumer, employee, research data)Government contracts and grants (terms, audits, Bayh-Dole, flow-downs)Antitrust and competitionStandards, certifications, and compliance frameworks relevant to quantumEmployment and immigration (including researchers and visiting scholars)Corporate, venture financing, and securities complianceEnvironmental, health, and safety (lab operations, materials handling)University–industry collaboration and research complianceOther
In your opinion, what changes to U.S. policy, law, or practices are most needed to enable responsible, productive growth of the quantum economy?
Please share any additional comments, examples, or resources we should consider.
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