U.S. Chamber of Commerce USCC Homepage Topics Events Work America Works Search site Toggle menu Intellectual Property Topics/ 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 Feature story Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. With the holiday shopping season about to kick off, here are some ways to avoid fake goods and shop smart. Read More Further reading Intellectual Property: A Primer for Businesses Issues 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 Coronavirus Strong 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 Cyberattacks Here 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. Latest Experts Major Initiatives Programs Unbox Real Happiness: Don’t Let Counterfeit Goods Ruin Your Holidays U.S. Chamber Letter on the Nomination of Christopher S. Wilson to be the Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator at USTR U.S. Chamber: Administration’s Price Controls on Drugs Will Leave America Unprepared for Next Pandemic Previous slide Next slide How the Government Can Help Protect Intellectual Property and Personal Data Chamber OnDemand Learn about ways government leaders are protecting the United States from cyberattacks that could steal intellectual property and personal data. Read a recap of the event Small business advice from CO— Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Guide to Understanding Common Law Intellectual Property How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Upcoming Events International Third Annual Transatlantic Business Works Summit Wednesday, December 08 - Thursday, December 09 09:00 AM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more International Spotlight on Central America: The Call to Action and Partnership for Central America Monday, December 13 01:45 PM EST - 03:45 PM EST Learn more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equality of Opportunity In Action: Improving Access to Capital for Minority-Owned Businesses Wednesday, December 15 12:00 PM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more Latest Content Nov 22, 2021 Unbox Real Happiness: Don’t Let Counterfeit Goods Ruin Your Holidays The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection team up to launch the ‘Shop Smart’ campaign to protect consumers and businesses from counterfeit goods. Read more Nov 17, 2021 10 Tips to Spot Counterfeit and Fake Goods While Holiday Shopping Worldwide trade in counterfeit and fake goods amounts to more than $500 billion each year. With the holiday shopping season about to kick off, here are some ways to avoid fake goods and shop smart. Read more Nov 02, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter on the Nomination of Christopher S. Wilson to be the Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator at USTR This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Finance on Christopher S. Wilson’s nomination as the Chief Innovation and Intellectual Property Negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Read more Oct 12, 2021 Medical Innovation Happens Across America America is where innovation thrives, and cutting-edge medicine is no exception. Right now, scientists are conducting more than 140,000 clinical trials across all 50 states to explore the potential of the therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and cures we need to fight disease—from coronavirus to cancer. Read more Sep 15, 2021 Intellectual Property: A Primer for Businesses Issues surrounding intellectual property rights in the U.S. have a significant impact on the business community. Here’s what businesses need to know. Read more Sep 02, 2021 Novo Nordisk Solutions During the Pandemic At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Novo Nordisk recognized that patients, employees, and the community would be impacted in new and unique ways. The company focused on three key priorities: Read more Aug 25, 2021 ALI Must Retract its Restatement on Copyright 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’ individual innovations are unique, their dependence on copyright unites them. Copyright safeguards their creations’ value in the marketplace and protects them from malicious reproduction. Read more Aug 12, 2021 U.S. Chamber: Administration’s Price Controls on Drugs Will Leave America Unprepared for Next Pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement today after the White House announcement on drug pricing: Read more Jul 12, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter on FY22 Homeland Security Appropriations This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation. 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