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
- See how vital intellectual property is to U.S. job growth with the following map.With a mandate to promote the protection of IP worldwide, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is integral to creating the frameworks needed to provide legal certainty for U.S. innovators and creators to thrive in global markets. However, the Chamber is concerned that the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge will undermine the growth and competitiveness of America's innovation economy.Strong IP incentives have been instrumental in bringing groundbreaking treatments to market, offering hope and improved quality of life to millions of patients.Protecting IP in these strategic regions will help America maintain its competitive edgeGovernment price setting jeopardizes our medical innovation leadership and limits patient access to cutting-edge treatments.A new IIPA study highlights that America's copyright-intensive industries significantly contribute to the economy, generating over $2 trillion in GDP, supporting millions of jobs, and driving innovation and global competitiveness, underscoring the need for strong intellectual property protections.In defending America's trade agreements, IP must take center stage.
