This article was originally published in Above the Fold on February 20, 2017. Since our nation’s founding, intellectual property (IP) has played a key role in American economic growth. Today, the same protections that were enshrined in our Constitution are a source of more than 45 million American jobs – that’s nearly one-third... [READ MORE]

America leads the world in the export of innovative goods and services. And historically, the U.S. has been the model for protecting our intellectual property (IP) with strong enforcement measures. But some might be surprised to learn that the U.S. has fallen behind when it comes to IP enforcement, ranking... [READ MORE]

Thousands of football fans are flocking to Houston for this year’s Super Bowl. In fact, the Houston Super Bowl Committee and Visit Houston expect that about 140,000 out-of-town guests will be in town this weekend. Also in attendance: thousands of uniformed officers dedicated to keeping the crowds – and the... [READ MORE]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Hirschmann, president & CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center, today released the following statement in response to the release of the 2016 Notorious Markets List from United States Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman: “Today’s report on notorious markets underscores the growing... [READ MORE]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Hirschmann, president & CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center, today released the following statement on the Obama administration’s 2016 Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) on Intellectual Property Enforcement: “We thank U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Daniel Marti and his dedicated team... [READ MORE]

This article was originally published in Above the Fold on November 18, 2016. Americans are increasingly taking to the web to check items off their gift lists, and this holiday season is no exception. Morning Consult recently conducted a poll showing that 60% of online shoppers will purchase clothing, electronics, personal care products and... [READ MORE]

The holiday season is in full force, and with it, the last-minute dash for gifts. As the hottest toys and the latest gadgets fly off the shelves, consumers search high and low to fulfill their loved ones’ wish lists. Whether hunting for a bargain or trying to get their hands on a sold-out product, shoppers should beware of dangerous fakes or too-good-to-be true scams.

On Cyber Monday 2012, consumer spending mushroomed to $1.5 billion in online sales, with experts forecasting even more growth in 2013. Unfortunately, illicit websites offering counterfeit goods that appear identical to the genuine products are also growing exponentially, duping holiday shoppers into buying shoddy and sometimes downright dangerous products. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center, which represents a large cross-section of the world’s most innovative and creative businesses, is issuing a consumer safety alert and tips for consumers to avoid purchasing these dangerous fakes.

ABC 12 – WJRT – Flint, MI In case you were distracted over the past few weeks, the GIPC held its 2013 Global IP Summit, which delved into IP issues facing businesses, economies, and consumers. The latter category served up some of the most dangerous issues of the day: protecting the public from counterfeit medicines.

Trick-or-treaters have another reason to be frightened about Halloween this year. No, it’s not the mini Miley Cyruses or candy-induced extra pounds. A new type of dangerous fake is creeping up online, threatening the health of Halloween consumers and drawing the attention of the feds.