This document discusses using patent information to track the globalization of innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry. It examines how location affects R&D and production decisions and outlines three models countries use: weak intellectual property laws to focus on generic production (India, Brazil, Thailand), moderate intellectual property to leverage generic skills and develop innovative drugs (Israel, Cuba), and strong intellectual property to attract manufacturing investments (Singapore, Puerto Rico). Analysis of patent data shows while the US remains the top location for pharmaceutical innovation, Asia is rising and the EU is stable as the US is slipping as the sole global leader.