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.
Medical Innovation Means Americans are Living Longer, Better Lives
But price controls on medicines could put this progress at risk.
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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.
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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.
Events
- Health Care2026 Health SummitThursday, April 3009:15 AM EDT - 05:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Security and Resilience2026 Building Resilience ConferenceTuesday, May 05 - Wednesday, May 0608:00 AM EDT - 03:30 PM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- Small BusinessC-Suite to Main Street: Small Business DayThursday, May 0708:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTHybridLearn More
Latest Content
- Lawmakers’ proposal to use Section 1498 for semaglutide would undermine innovation and economic growth.WIPO recently released the 17th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII). Benchmarking the strength of 133 country’s innovation ecosystems, the 2024 report illustrates how innovation can drive economic growth and development in global markets.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.Piracy sites lure users with free content but expose them to dangerous malware, leading to data theft, financial loss, and severe device damage.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.U.S. Chamber letter to Chairman Sanders before Novo Nordisk hearingGLP-1 medicines are revolutionizing obesity treatment and improving patient health. Policymakers must support continued innovation and increase patient access.A proposal to expand march-in rights under Bayh-Dole threatens the collaborative public-private partnerships essential for advancing quantum computing technology.
