Sydney Redden

Director, IP Enforcement, Global Innovation Policy Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Sydney Redden is director of IP enforcement at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC). Redden leads the U.S. Chamber’s Global Brand Council, a diverse coalition of IP rights holders that advocates for strong intellectual property protections and works to develop public-private partnerships to combat illicit trade activities like counterfeiting and piracy.

Before joining the Chamber, Redden worked on Capitol Hill, first for her home state of Kansas in the office of Senator Jerry Moran and subsequently as a Senate Appropriations staffer under then-Chairman Richard Shelby.

Redden, a graduate of the University of Kansas, is pursuing a Master of Public Policy at George Mason University. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband.

Authored Content

May 30, 2025
Standing Up for Patients: Why Protecting Innovation Matters
Effective regulatory enforcement and strong intellectual property (IP) protections are essential for protecting biopharmaceutical innovation and ensuring patient safety.
Jan 16, 2025
Trademark Enforcement Protects Consumers and Brands
The Chamber is committed to advocating for patient safety through strong trademark protections and intellectual property (IP) policies.
Dec 02, 2024
Excellence in IP Enforcement: Q&A with IP Champion 2024 Jim Mancuso
We talk to Merck & Co Global Security Director Jim Mancuso, winner of this year's excellence in IP enforcement category for his insights on the intellectual property landscape, the challenges we face in the future, and how the rapid evolution of technology is onboarding more products than ever into the commerce stream.
Nov 05, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Commitment to Combating Intellectual Property Theft
The Global Innovation Policy Center offers comments to USTR for the 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy.
Nov 17, 2023
Shop Smart This Holiday Season to Unbox Real Happiness
Amid a rise in counterfeit goods, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is educating consumers and small businesses to ensure a safe holiday shopping season. 
Oct 27, 2023
Shop Smart this Halloween to Avoid the Real Scare of Fake Goods
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urges consumers and small businesses to protect themselves against a rise in counterfeit goods this Halloween season to safeguard their health and safety and ensure authentic purchases.
Jul 24, 2023
Making the Grade: Avoid Fake and Counterfeit Goods When Back-to-School Shopping
Before the first bell of the new school year rings, students, teachers, and families are on the hunt for great deals for back-to-school essentials—but so are counterfeiters looking for their next target. 
Jul 14, 2023
SCOTUS Ruling Redefines Trademark Law, And Raises Concerns for Business
The Supreme Court recently closed out the 2022-2023 term with a series of high-profile decisions that have dominated headlines.
Apr 18, 2023
New Amazon Report Shows Dedication to Protecting Brands and Customers
Amazon's third annual Brand Protection Report highlights the company's investment in preventing the sale of counterfeit products on its platform and ensuring safe and authentic goods for customers.