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
- This report explores the powerful role copyright plays in fueling creativity, supporting high-quality jobs, and driving global competitiveness.In 2023, China surpassed the U.S. in industry-sponsored clinical trials, signaling a potential shift in global biopharma leadership. Strategic investments by China and restrictive U.S. policies are key factors in this change.The 2025 U.S. Chamber International IP Index benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies across 53 unique indicators, reflecting the ongoing progress and challenges to securing effective IP protection and enforcement in economies worldwide. The 2025 Index illustrates continued progress to strengthen copyright protection, with the average score in the copyright indicators increasing from 50.61% last year to 51.45% this year, reflecting many efforts worldwide to improve copyright protection.See the good, the bad, and worst in recent global patent trendsIn April, the Chamber released the 2025 International IP Index which provides a comprehensive assessment of the global intellectual property (IP) landscape. Trademark protection is a key components of an effective IP ecosystem because trademarks both help businesses protect their brand identity and ensure consumers can trust the authenticity and safety of the products they purchase. The 2025 Index provides a snapshot of key trends in trademark protection and enforcement worldwide.Effective regulatory enforcement and strong intellectual property (IP) protections are essential for protecting biopharmaceutical innovation and ensuring patient safety.Despite positive steps advanced by the Chinese government, many IP commitments remain unimplemented.U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President for Economic Policy, Tom Quaadman, issued the following statement on the administration's EO involving drug pricing.This year's report re-establishes America’s long-standing leadership on IP rightsThe U.S. Chamber recently released the 2025 International IP Index. The 2025 report benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies across 53 unique indicators, offering a roadmap for governments aiming to boost IP-driven innovation and creativity.
