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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The 13th edition of the U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index is a comprehensive assessment of the world’s intellectual property frameworks. The Index illustrates how smart policies foster innovation and creativity, stimulate economic growth, and unlock opportunity.
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Our Work
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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- InfrastructureKeep America Moving SummitTuesday, March 1708:00 AM EDT - 05:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- EnergyUSTDA Gas Initiative Launch EventFriday, March 2009:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Intellectual PropertyGlobal IP SummitTuesday, April 2111:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
- The Chamber’s 2026 International IP Index reveals advanced economies are faltering while emerging markets race ahead in strengthening intellectual property frameworks.The GAO’s findings underscore that using march‑in rights for price control lacks statutory grounding, would have minimal impact on drug costs, and could undermine the innovation partnerships that drive new medical breakthroughs.The U.S. Chamber’s 14th International IP Index evaluates 55 economies across 53 criteria to provide actionable guidance on strengthening intellectual property systems that drive innovation, creativity, and global economic growth.The U.S. cannot afford to adopt policies that stifle the very innovation that saves lives.The Chamber submitted its annual comments to USTR, calling for strong, robust enforcement of IP rights.North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall was honored with the U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in IP Enforcement for her two-decade fight against counterfeit goods in the state.The Recording Industry Association of America’s Mitch Glazer was recognized as a 2025 IP Champion for supporting intellectual property protections that ensure artists and songwriters receive fair compensation for their work in the digital age.With price controls, patients will have fewer cures, longer wait times, and diminished hope for the future.The joy of giving shouldn’t come with hidden dangers. Discover how to spot counterfeits to keep your family and friends safe while supporting honest businesses this holiday season.The comprehensive, multi-phase government initiative to combat digital piracy and strengthen intellectual property (IP) enforcement, is a 2025 Chamber IP Champion Award Winner. Learn about their efforts to protect IP.
