Kelly Anderson

Executive Director, International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Anderson serves as executive director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC). Anderson oversees the GIPC’s global advocacy efforts and leads the GIPC’s policy engagement in the multilateral organizations and developed economies.

Anderson is also the lead of the production and marketing of the U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index. Anderson discusses the report’s findings with U.S. and foreign government officials, industry stakeholders, and international third party groups. In her eleven years at the Chamber, Anderson has presented the U.S. Chamber’s IP Index at events in over a dozen global markets.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Anderson handled congressional affairs at the Embassy of Gabon in Washington, D.C. During her time at the Embassy, she worked with congressional staff to raise the profile of Gabon both on the Hill and throughout Washington, D.C. Prior to this, Anderson worked at the lobbying firm American Continental Group after previously interning on the Hill.

Anderson received an Executive Masters of Public Administration at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Drew University in Madison, NJ.

Authored Content

May 07, 2025
The U.S. Chamber recently released the 2025 International IP Index. The 2025 report benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies across 53 unique indicators, offering a roadmap for governments aiming to boost IP-driven innovation and creativity.
Mar 19, 2025
With a mandate to promote the protection of IP worldwide, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is integral to creating the frameworks needed to provide legal certainty for U.S. innovators and creators to thrive in global markets. However, the Chamber is concerned that the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge will undermine the growth and competitiveness of America's innovation economy.
Dec 02, 2024
We talk to the French Customs Deputy Attaché, winner of this year's excellence in international enforcement category, for insights on sharing best practices with international colleagues, the growth of the counterfeit goods market, and the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors
Oct 09, 2024
Policies that governments put in place can either help foster investment in innovation or stop it in its tracks. Market restrictive policies—such as price controls—lead to fewer new medicines, less research and development (R&D) into new treatments, and longer wait times for patients. These policies will also cause America to forfeit its global leadership in life-science innovation.
Sep 25, 2024
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.
Jul 02, 2024
Creative content has the power to unite global citizens across borders. Creative efforts are enabled by copyright law, which is critical to the protection of creators’ works and their ability to continue to hone their craft and create the next greatest hit.
Jun 03, 2024
A Deep Dive into the 2024 International IP Index and Trademark Trends
Feb 22, 2024
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.
Sep 19, 2023
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will see global leaders navigate debates over IP waivers.
Mar 21, 2023