Global Innovation Policy Center
GIPC is leading efforts to promote innovation and creativity globally by advocating for strong IP standards.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center is working around the world to champion innovation and creativity through intellectual property standards that create jobs, save lives, advance global economic and cultural prosperity, and generate breakthrough solutions to global challenges.
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- While trade secrets are the backbone of innovation in today’s data‑driven economy, the 2026 IP Index reveals that trade secrets protection remains one of the weakest areas of IP policy worldwide.Decades of U.S. medical innovation have cut breast cancer deaths by 44% and generated $25 trillion in health and economic value, but proposed foreign price controls risk undermining the research pipeline that made these gains possible.Business‑led enforcement, reinforced by targeted public‑sector partnerships, is increasingly proving to be the most effective way to push back against the nearly $500 billion global counterfeit trade.This year's report puts IP and market access at the forefront of global trade.The 2026 International IP Index shows that while many economies increasingly recognize the economic and strategic value of design rights, progress on design protection remains uneven.Robust and enforceable trademark protections face new challenges in an ever-evolving retail world.The 2026 International IP Index highlights where economies are embracing copyright protection and enforcement to advance creativity and where governments are falling behind.The patent landscape remains increasingly uncertain, sending mixed signals to innovators and investors alike.The 2026 International IP Index highlights growing momentum to strengthen IP protection worldwide, showing that countries that prioritize clear rules, strong enforcement, and public–private collaboration are best positioned to attract investment and lead in innovation.
