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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Brad WattsSenior Vice President, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) Kelly AndersonVice President, International Policy Megan AyalaManager, Program Operations, Team AIM, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC)
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In 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.
This year's report re-establishes America’s long-standing leadership on IP rights
The 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.
Introducing MFN pricing would impose harmful price controls that undermine U.S. investment in the next generation of breakthrough medicines.
IP rights like copyrights and trademarks empower creators, grow the economy, and provide diverse career paths within the creative community.
The 13th edition of the U.S. Chamber’s International IP Index is a comprehensive assessment of the world’s intellectual property frameworks. The Index illustrates how smart policies foster innovation and creativity, stimulate economic growth, and unlock opportunity.
The U.S. Chamber unveiled a new study, From Innovation to Employment: IP’s Role in Job Growth, examining the nationwide impact of IP-intensive industries on the workforce.