On February 7, the GIPC will launch the 2019 U.S. Chamber International IP Index “Inspiring Tomorrow.” Benchmarking the IP framework in 50 global economies, the 2019 Index illustrates that IP is the driving force behind the transformative growth of innovation and creativity in global markets. Now in its 7th edition, the 2019 Index demonstrates how effective IP protection fuels economic growth, global competitiveness, and the creation of 21st century knowledge-based economies.

Friday, January 25th will be the 35th day of the partial government shutdown, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host an event that focuses on these and other hidden economic consequences of the partial government shutdown.