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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- Intellectual Property2025 World IP Day Celebration and IP Index LaunchTuesday, April 1501:00 PM EDT - 04:30 PM EDTVirtualLearn More
- InternationalGlobal SummitTuesday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 2312:00 PM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Small BusinessSmall Business Day 2025Thursday, May 0101:30 PM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
This Hill letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting S. 1790, the "National Defense Authorization Act of 2020."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) thanks Karyn Temple for her service, first as Associate Register and then as Register of Copyrights. Temple steered the Copyright Office admirably during an important time of transition.
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Promoting Competitiveness & Transatlantic Cooperation
As Americans begin the holiday shopping season, here are some tips to keep your wallet safe when shopping online this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center is raising awareness with consumers about the dangers of counterfeit goods and how to avoid falling for scams.
Today, Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in regards to House passage of the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act): "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commends House passage of the bipartisan Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) to streamline the process for small copyright claims and urges Senate action on the CASE Act."
This Key Vote Alert! Letter was sent to the United States Congress, supporting S. 1273 and H.R. 2426, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2019.
Leading artists, innovators, and other IP champions light up the stage at this year’s event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Armed Services and Senate Armed Services committees, on conference negotiations for the National Defense Authorization Act.
