Global Innovation Policy Center

12/07/2022

The US Ecosystem for Medicines. How new drug innovations get to patients. - Vital Transformation

New research! Explore the evolution of the U.S. + global innovation ecosystem and the role the government plays in novel creation.

The dominance of American biopharma in global innovation has increased since Kneller’s publication in 2010; the USA is responsible for 95% of the increase of 111 total FDA approvals since 2010. The diversified external R&D ecosystem, emerged since 2008, has led to an increase of more than 160% in ...

11/23/2022

Unbox Real Happiness: 10 Tips to Give the Gift of Authenticity this Holiday Season

Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion annually. With the holiday shopping season kicking off, here are some ways to and avoid fake products.

Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion annually. Here are some ways to and avoid fake products.

10/25/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: The Three-Pronged Attack on U.S. Innovation and Intellectual Property. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Have you registered yet? You don’t want to miss this upcoming webinar featuring GIPC’s Patrick Kilbride: The Three-Pronged Attack on U.S. Innovation and Intellectual Property.

America's innovation system brings countless products from bench to bedside. Inventions like life-saving mRNA vaccines, the Google search algorithm, and Honeycrisp apples have all come to fruition on the strength of America's robust intellectual property protections. Unfortunately, this lifesaving s...

08/16/2022

High-Risk, High-Capital Investments Lead to Breakthrough Cancer Treatments

Congress recently passed legislation that imposes government price controls on certain innovative medicines. The bill could jeopardize investment in the next generation of breakthrough treatments and delay drug access.

Thanks to biopharmaceutical companies’ investments in discovery science, we’ve achieved medical breakthroughs that drastically improved the pediatric cancer survival rate, with 85% of childhood cancer patients living five years or more.

08/08/2022

Shop Smart: Avoid Fake Goods When Shopping for Back-to-School

criminals are preying on vulnerable shoppers this back-to-school season, and their enticing deals are dangers in disguise. Here’s what you need to know to
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Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. As parents, students and educators begin stocking up for fall semester, here are some ways to Shop Smart.

08/01/2022

Starring Role: Southeast Pennsylvania’s Creative Economy

The economic and cultural-enriching experiences provided by the local creative economy are a major contributor to life in Southeast Pennsylvania. Join the discussion with special guest Rep. Chrissy Houlahan next week.

The economic and cultural-enriching experiences provided by the local creative economy are a major contributor to life in Southeast Pennsylvania. 

06/27/2022

Learn more about what Amazon is doing to protect consumers, brands, and businesses from the trade. https://www.uschamber.com/intellectual-property/new-report-shows-amazons-commitment-to-protecting-consumers-and-businesses

05/26/2022

10 Tips to Avoid Fake Goods When Traveling this Summer

Counterfeiting criminals know what’s on your packing list, and they’re churning out substandard - even dangerous - dupes of the hottest items. Here’s how you can and avoid their scams.

Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. With the summer travel season about to kick off, here are some ways to Shop Smart.

04/26/2022

5 Ways Copyright Laws Encourage Personal Expression and Creativity

"The power and potential are in your hands with copyright protection."

GIPC Chair Mei-lan Stark explores how copyright protections spur creativity in celebration of .

: Copyright is essential to ensuring artists, writers, musicians, content creators, and designers can make a livelihood and protect their creative works.

04/25/2022

World Intellectual Property Day

TOMORROW: Don’t miss our discussion with the leadership of the USPTO, WIPO, and the U.S. Copyright Office about promoting adoption among young innovators.

World IP Day was established by WIPO to raise awareness of how patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs impact daily life, and to celebrate creativity and the contributions made by creators and innovators.

03/29/2022

Intellectual property and the U.S. economy: Third edition

Dive into the demographics of people working in -intensive industries.

This report provides an update on the importance of IP-intensive industries to the U.S. economy and takes a fresh look at the approach used to determine those results.

03/18/2022

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Opposes Proposal at WTO to Waive Intellectual Property Rights

“Intellectual property waiver proposals distract from the real issues preventing more shots in arms such as logistical hurdles, supply chain bottlenecks, and vaccine hesitancy.”

Standing Up for American Enterprise

03/17/2022

New Data Show Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Arts & Culture Sector

Arts & culture contributed $876.7 billion to the economy in 2020, but some industries still met with substantial losses. Learn more in this new report.

New data released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provide insights into the impact on the arts and cultural sector by COVID-19. The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account (ACPSA) tracks the annual economic impact of arts and cultur...

02/11/2022

U.S. Chamber International IP Index 10th Edition Virtual Launch Event

The International benchmarks the framework in 55 global economies across 50 unique indicators. We’re revealing the latest data later this month. Join us!

On Thursday, February 24, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will release its tenth annual International IP Index highlighting the extraordinary role of intellectual property (IP) rights as an economic driver for jobs and investment. Join leaders from across the IP ecosystem to celebrate the release of th...

01/25/2022

The Competition for Global Leadership: Leading on Trade, AI, and Security

In the first episode of The Competition Series, policy experts examined how the U.S. must demonstrate global leadership on trade, artificial intelligence, and security. Watch (or re-watch!) the recording.

In the first episode of The Competition Series, policy experts examined how the U.S. must demonstrate global leadership on trade, artificial intelligence, and security.

01/06/2022

Treating Obesity Shows the True Value of 'Value Medicine'

Congress and CMS should support value medicine like anti-obesity medications for Medicare beneficiaries. Here’s why.

Beyond individual patients, research shows tremendous economic and societal value of greater access to anti-obesity medications.

12/20/2021

How Industry Experts Are Promoting Safe Online Shopping

GIPC's Tom Quaadman interviewed Mary Beth Westmoreland, VP of brand protection for Amazon, about trends and the company’s new first-of-its-kind Counterfeit Crimes Unit. Tune in.

With the rise of counterfeit sellers and products, industry leaders like Amazon are helping fight fraud by educating and protecting consumers and retailers.

12/13/2021

4 Things to Know about Intellectual Property and COVID-19 Vaccines

Waiving intellectual property () laws could jeopardize medical innovation—including the development of new or adapted vaccines to combat COVID-19 variants like Omicron. Read more.

Intellectual property enabled the discovery of COVID-19 vaccines. But calls to waive IP rights would harm medical innovation and our ability to respond to the next pandemic.

12/10/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 6th Annual Congressional Trademark Caucus Briefing: Consumer Shopping Tips to Safeguard Against Counterfeit Products During the Holiday Shopping Season. After registering, you will receive a...

Happening Monday! Hear from experts about important public- and private-sector efforts to address pervasive counterfeiting, including tips on how to safeguard against the purchase of products.

Please join the Global Innovation Policy Center GIPC) and the International Trademark Association (INTA) to hear from experts about important public- and private-sector efforts to address pervasive counterfeiting, including tips on how to safeguard against the purchase of counterfeit products. This....

12/03/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Happening Monday! We’re discussing ways to promote and facilitate increased participation from underrepresented communities in copyright sector industries and professions. Register now!

Please join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center and Equality of Opportunity Initiative, in partnership with the Copyright Alliance, for a virtual event—including a series of panels and a roundtable discussion for all attendees—to discuss ways to promote and facilitat...

12/01/2021

MBA Case Competition

GIPC’s David Hirschmann will help judge the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's MBA Case Competition addressing access to capital for Black entrepreneurs. Register now!

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's MBA Case Competition gives MBA students an opportunity to solve real-world challenges facing the business community, hear from corporate executives, and compete for a combined total of $20,000 in prize money.

11/26/2021

10 Tips to Spot Counterfeit and Fake Goods While Holiday Shopping

Black Friday is a great day for holiday shopping! What’s on your list? Whatever you’re buying, . Our Top Ten Tips can teach you how.

Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. Here are 10 ways to avoid fake goods and shop smart this holiday season.

11/24/2021

This is What’s at Stake if WTO Removes Protections for Lifesaving Medicines

New from GIPC Chair Ray Kerins: “The American ecosystem is part of the solution to vaccine equity. It must not be made a scapegoat.”

Experts agree: The COVID-19 vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. The achievement is a testament to the dedication of innovators, as well as the strength of the policy framework that supports their work. Unfortunately, some people want to destroy that framework.

11/19/2021

10 Tips to Spot Counterfeit and Fake Goods While Holiday Shopping

Counterfeit goods aren’t on anyone’s holiday wish list. Use our top ten tips to fight fakes and .

Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. Here are 10 ways to avoid fake goods and shop smart this holiday season.

11/15/2021

Trade Events

New from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade: This webinar will help small businesses understand how to report violations through the e-Allegations Portal. Register today!

11/01/2021

U.S. Chamber Response to Kathi Vidal Nomination for Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

“Vidal’s distinguished legal expertise in patent litigation, including her work with the PTAB, provides her with the experience and perspective to serve as USPTO Director.” Full statement from U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley.

Standing Up for American Enterprise

10/25/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WIPO Re:Search Africa Regional Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

This Thursday! GIPC’s Patrick Kilbride is speaking on a panel during WIPO’s Re:Search Africa Regional Event. Get all the details + Register here:

WIPO Re:Search is celebrating its 10th anniversary! On October 28, 2021, BVGH and WIPO will host a half-day virtual event showcasing how IP and innovation are driving improved health and economic development in Africa. Hear from African scientists participating in WIPO Re:Search collaborations, othe...

10/20/2021

The U.S. Chamber Discover & Deliver Initiative Spotlights Medical Innovation Happening Across Main Street America | Markets Herald

We're sharing the story of the cross-industry effort by the brightest scientific minds, the most innovative companies, and the nation’s leading universities—all working together to make a healthier global community.

You may be surprised to learn that cutting-edge medical innovation is happening right now in your own community—from coronavirus to cancer, America’s innovation community is mobilized like never before. Across main street America, businesses of all sizes, the public sector, and academic institut...

10/08/2021

Beware the Shadow Statute: ALI’s Copyright Restatement Project is Quite the Fright

“ALI’s Copyright Restatement Project will prop up a pseudo-version of the Copyright Act that does not mirror the law precisely as Congress enacted it – trapping creators in a haunted house of mirrors with no way out.” GIPC’s Frank Cullen explains in a new op-ed.

American creators know how to celebrate Halloween: Whether they’re writing a mystery novel, shooting a horror movie, or painting a calavera, they’re a huge part of the season. Unfortunately, this year, there’s a monster lurking that creators didn’t manufacture: The ALI's Copyright Restatemen...

09/30/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: E-Commerce Caucus Briefing: Public-Private Partnerships: A Spotlight on Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Next week: Hear directly from members of Congress and trademark experts about important public and private sector efforts to address counterfeiting. Registration is open!

Please join us to hear from Members of Congress and trademark experts about important public and private sector efforts to address counterfeiting. FEATURED SPEAKERS U.S. Representative Pete Aguilar (D-CA) serves on the House Appropriations Committee and holds the leadership position of Vice Chair of...

08/26/2021

ALI Must Retract its Restatement on Copyright

“The ALI restatement initiative may harm the certainty, consistency, and fairness [creators rely on], not just to the detriment of our creators, but to all of us who enjoy the fruits of their creative labor.” GIPC’s Frank Cullen shares more.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, countless people have found solace and even joy in the creative output of musicians, filmmakers, video-game creators, artists, and performers. While these creators’…

08/19/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: What’s Happening in Illinois to Discover & Deliver the Next Medical Breakthrough?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Monday! We're partnering with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to host a conversation with special guest Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) about what’s happening across Chicagoland communities to tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments and cures.

Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center for a discussion with special guest, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), to learn what’s happening across Chicagoland communities to discover and deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments a...

07/21/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Colombia’s Audiovisual Sector: A Conversation with Industry, Government, and Local Creators. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Tomorrow: We’re joining the organizers of the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) — Colombia’s largest content-buying event — for a deep-dive on the country’s dynamic creativity market. It’s not too late to register!

In partnership with the organizers of the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM)—the country’s largest content-buying event--GIPC will discuss how intellectual property protections have fueled Colombia’s creative industries, as well as how these industries support the local and national economy.

07/14/2021

Extending the Innovation Pipeline to Africa’s Patients

The innovation pipeline undergirded by protections helped prepare us for this pandemic—and it also helps shed light on how we can approach solutions to tackle other public health challenges. GIPC's Patrick Kilbride explains.

Despite the challenges, we are slowly making progress to vaccinate the world and defeat the global pandemic. The innovation pipeline helped prepare us for this pandemic—and it also helps shed light on how we can approach solutions to tackle other public health challenges, particularly for chronic ...

06/23/2021

Congressional Trademark Caucus Briefing: Addressing the Impacts of Counterfeiting on Brand Owners and Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

New Event! Next week, we're joining INTA and the bicameral, bipartisan Congressional Trademark Caucus to host a virtual briefing on the impacts of counterfeiting on businesses and consumers during the pandemic. Register:

Congressional Trademark Caucus Briefing: Addressing the Impacts of Counterfeiting on Brand Owners and Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

06/03/2021

Fighting Fakes: 5 Questions for Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit

What’s one of the world’s largest retailers doing to combat the trade? We interviewed the Director of the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit, Kebharu Smith, to find out.

What’s one of the world’s largest retailers doing to combat counterfeits? The U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center interviewed the Director of the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit, Kebharu Smith, to find out. 1. Tell me about the Counterfeit Crimes Unit. What is it, what has it accompl...

05/21/2021

Five steps to urgently advance COVID-19 vaccine equity - IFPMA

Manufacturers, governments, and non-governmental organizations must work together to take urgent steps to further address vaccine inequity. The innovative pharmaceutical community offers five steps to get started.

IFPMA Five steps to urgently advance COVID-19 vaccine equity - IFPMA

05/17/2021

Amazon releases its first Brand Protection Report

How does Amazon ensure its customers are shopping for authentic – not – products? Find out in this comprehensive new report.

Our first-ever report shows Amazon’s progress in driving counterfeit to zero in our store.

04/23/2021

World IP Day: Small businesses taking big ideas to market

The theme of this year’s is “Intellectual Property and Small Businesses: Taking Big Ideas to Market.” You don’t want to miss the celebration. Register here:

Join the USPTO and its partner organizations in a special 90-minute program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2021.