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
- This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, on S. 1067, the "Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023,” S. 1114, the “Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023,” S. 1214, the “RARE Act,” and S. 1339, the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act.”This Statement for the Record was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, for the hearing, “Lowering Unaffordable Costs: Legislative Solutions to Increase Transparency and Competition in Health Care.”Government leaders and industry experts discussed how public-private partnerships can help stop counterfeiting.When we recognize and address challenges that women innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs face and when we foster more inclusion and creativity, all of society benefits.Amazon's third annual Brand Protection Report highlights the company's investment in preventing the sale of counterfeit products on its platform and ensuring safe and authentic goods for customers.Experts discuss how certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) and the private sector can work together to improve mental health outcomes.This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on its hearing entitled “Taxpayers Paid Billions For It: So Why Would Moderna Consider Quadrupling the Price of the COVID Vaccine?”According to a new U.S. Chamber study, access to medical innovation thrives in countries with smart public policies and free market competition.
