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 coalition letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo and Under Secretary Laurie E. Locascio asking the Administration to extend the public comment period on its draft interagency guidance for exercising of march-in rights.Government price controls will lead to sharp declines in U.S. clinical trial research for major public health issues like cancer, Alzheimer's, and obesity—threatening patient access to new medicines, according to a new U.S. Chamber study.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce teams up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Amazon to educate consumers to ‘Shop Smart’ and avoid counterfeit goods this holiday season.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.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.Leaders from the energy, consulting, and chemistry sectors discuss the barriers to innovation and the efforts to overcome them.
