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
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The 12th edition of the U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index reaffirms how protecting IP energizes innovation, creativity, investment, growth, and quality of life.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the 12th edition of its International IP Index (IP Index), underscoring the pivotal role of intellectual property (IP) rights in driving innovation, creativity, and more.
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.
