Intellectual Property
Every innovation that improves lives, advances society, and drives our economy starts with an idea. Strong intellectual property rights—including patents, trademarks, and copyrights—protect and incentivize those ideas. When inventors, researchers, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs have legal certainty that their work will be protected and rewarded, they can keep the transformative ideas coming. Intellectual property protections also shield consumers from dangerous fake and counterfeit goods, giving people assurances that products—from life-saving medicines to toys—are safe and authentic.
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2024 International IP Index
The 12th edition of the U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index is a comprehensive assessment of the world’s intellectual property frameworks. It shows the power of smart policies to foster innovation, creativity, and economic growth and unlock opportunity.
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The U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center champions innovation and creativity through intellectual property standards so businesses can save lives, solve problems, create jobs, advance growth, and enhance society. Our work to protect strong intellectual property rights begins in Washington, D.C., and extends to countries across the globe.
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Piracy sites lure users with free content but expose them to dangerous malware, leading to data theft, financial loss, and severe device damage.
Trade is a vital driver of economic growth. It empowers businesses to share the fruits of their innovation with global consumers. For these industries to continue to thrive, effective IP rules must be in place in markets abroad.
U.S. Chamber letter to Chairman Sanders before Novo Nordisk hearing
GLP-1 medicines are revolutionizing obesity treatment and improving patient health. Policymakers must support continued innovation and increase patient access.
A proposal to expand march-in rights under Bayh-Dole threatens the collaborative public-private partnerships essential for advancing quantum computing technology.
Current congressional proposals will impose unnecessary red tape, undermining America’s innovation ecosystem.
The Administration's price controls on lifesaving medicines hinder patient access and innovation, emphasizing the need for market-driven solutions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Chamber share expertise on the dangers of counterfeit goods and how to keep communities safe from illicit trade.
Shop Smart campaign educates consumers to keep Americans safe.
