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
- Small BusinessC-Suite to Main Street: Building the Network That Builds Your BusinessThursday, April 1612:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTVirtualLearn 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
- Small BusinessSmall Business Grant Program AwardsWednesday, April 2909:00 AM EDT - 09:00 AM EDTU.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
- A new proposal would upend the Bayh-Dole Act and allow the federal government to “march in” and seize the private property of businesses.Entrepreneurs face high stakes amid the government’s shift on protecting intellectual property rights.A Deep Dive into the 2024 International IP Index and Trademark TrendsAs Congress reviews current intellectual property enforcement strategies, it must also address the digital piracy problem depriving the US economy of billions every year.Working together, private businesses and government can power an innovation ecosystem that reflects our American melting pot.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) appreciates the opportunity to share this statement for the record in advance of your Committee’s hearing entitled, “Ensuring Affordable & Accessible Medications: Examining Competition in the Prescription Drug Market.” Many of these medicines are only possible because of the tremendous ongoing medical innovation demonstrated by the business community to combat some of the world’s most debilitating diseases.The undersigned individuals and organizations appreciate the opportunity to comment on the commercialization of intellectual property. We also appreciate The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) attention to the important matter of facilitating job creation, economic growth, and solutions to global problems by facilitating innovation and the licensing of intellectual property (“IP”) rights.In recognition of World IP Day, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showcases the role of IP in powering the American Dream.America’s top trade rep needs to make sure that our trading partners are keeping their word.Senator Burr will serve as honorary co-chair alongside Judge Paul Michel (Ret.) for its Business Alliance to Stop Innovation Confiscation (BASIC) Coalition.
