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.
10 Tips to Spot Counterfeit and Fake Goods While Holiday Shopping
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Further reading
- Intellectual Property: A Primer for BusinessesIssues surrounding intellectual property rights in the U.S. have a significant impact on the business community. Here’s what businesses need to know.Learn More
- Why Intellectual Property Protection Matters in the Time of CoronavirusStrong intellectual property protections will be important as private industry and government work together to find a cure for COVID-19.Learn More
- How Can the U.S. Government Better Protect Companies from CyberattacksHere are some ways government leaders are protecting the United States from cyberattacks that could steal intellectual property and personal data.Learn More
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.
How the Government Can Help Protect Intellectual Property and Personal Data
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Learn about ways government leaders are protecting the United States from cyberattacks that could steal intellectual property and personal data.
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Latest Content
- May 27, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 1260, “United States Innovation and Competition Act” This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate on the manager’s amendment to S. 1260, the, "United States Innovation and Competition Act."
- Apr 30, 2021U.S. Chamber Response to United States Trade Representative Special 301 Report Examining State of Global Intellectual Property WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber Global Innovation Policy Center Patrick Kilbride issued the following statement in response to the release of the Special 301 Report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The annual report reviews the global state of intellectual property (IP) rights protection and enforcement.
Apr 29, 2021At GIPC’s Innovation Ecosystem Event, Innovators and Creators Share Importance of Intellectual Property The GIPC's Innovation Ecosystems Event Keynote Session – “The Common Thread" focused on how innovation ecosystems foster innovation.- Apr 28, 2021Comments in Response to Revision of the EU general pharmaceuticals legislation The Chamber and its Global Innovation Policy Center appreciate the opportunity to respond to the European Commission IIA on revision of general pharmaceuticals legislation, consistent with our ongoing support for the Commission’s work to remove trade barriers and protect IP. Our comments are attached.
Mar 25, 2021New Report Reveals Improving Intellectual Property Protections Worldwide The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its ninth annual Intellectual Property (IP) Index, revealing IP protection improved worldwide.- Mar 24, 2021Intellectual Property Key to Economic Recovery and Defeating Coronavirus, New Report Shows U.S. Chamber releases ninth annual International IP Index as intellectual property (IP) takes center stage in combatting the global pandemic
- Mar 12, 2021U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on Vaccine Leadership following the Quad Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the first meeting of heads of state from the United States, Australia, India and Japan under the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (‘Quad’) framework, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement:
- Mar 10, 2021U.S. Chamber Praises National Privacy Bill Introduced by Rep. DelBene Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded the introduction of the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act. This legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), would ensure that consumers are afforded meaningful transparency that enables them to direct how personal information is used, collected, and shared.
Mar 10, 2021America’s R&D Leadership Is in Peril - Here’s How We Can Save It We need bipartisan action now to help our nation mitigate the effects of COVID-19.- Mar 02, 2021U.S. Chamber Statement on Proposed WTO IP Rights Waiver WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) issued the following statement from Senior Vice President Patrick Kilbride regarding the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council’s discussion of a proposed waiver of intellectual property (IP) commitments in the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.