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

Record high inflation is affecting a range of consumer goods – including popular back-to-school products, from backpacks and shoes; to laptops and tablets; to art supplies and sports equipment. Families with elementary through high school children will spend an average of $864 on back-to-school shopping. Total spending will amount to over $34... [READ MORE]

Surprising Bright Spot for Cost of Medicine: Defying Historic Inflation

During the pandemic, we witnessed American medical innovation and leadership in action. The discovery of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics unleashed new technological breakthroughs that may deliver the cures of tomorrow. The global pandemic illustrated clearly how innovative medicines and vaccines impact our everyday lives and our society. Yet, despite the tremendous value... [READ MORE]

Surprising Bright Spot for Cost of Medicine: Defying Historic Inflation

10 Tips to Avoid Fake Goods When Traveling this Summer

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.

10 Tips to Avoid Fake Goods When Traveling this Summer

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.

10 Tips to Avoid Fake Goods When Traveling this Summer

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.

Making the Case: The Economic Rationale for Intellectual Property Rights

By Kelly Anderson, Executive Director of Health and Drug Policy A new report shows how a nation’s intellectual property policies influence its economic output. In March, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the tenth edition of the International IP Index (IP Index), ranking the intellectual property (IP) systems in 55 global economies across 50... [READ MORE]

Making the Case: The Economic Rationale for Intellectual Property Rights

U.S. Chamber Congratulates Kathi Vidal, Welcomes Confirmation as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President Tom Quaadman issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of Kathi Vidal to serve as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulates Kathi Vidal on her Senate confirmation as the next... [READ MORE]

U.S. Chamber Congratulates Kathi Vidal, Welcomes Confirmation as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

CBP and US Chamber of Commerce partner to combat counterfeit goods

New arrangement enhances information sharing, public outreach WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced a joint initiative today to prevent the importation of counterfeit and pirated goods. CBP Executive Assistant Commissioner William A. Ferrara and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer... [READ MORE]

CBP and US Chamber of Commerce partner to combat counterfeit goods

Innovation Ecosystem Series: Craftsmanship, Creativity, Innovation

Innovation is not inevitable. Fertile ground is required for ideas to take root and come to fruition. Throughout the month of April, the U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center, in partnership with IP Watchdog, is hosting a series of events focused on ecosystems for innovation, creativity and craftsmanship. Learn how... [READ MORE]

Innovation Ecosystem Series: Craftsmanship, Creativity, Innovation

10 Tips to Shop Safe Online During COVID-19

BY KASIE BRILL The coronavirus has completely transformed the national and global economy. With one in four small businesses reporting that they are no more than two months from permanent closure and many companies facing their toughest economic decisions yet, we all recognize the immense health and economic challenges ahead. While we... [READ MORE]

10 Tips to Shop Safe Online During COVID-19

Global IP Champion Spotlight Blog: Ana María Magaña-Rodríguez

Year after year, we have seen Mexico place greater emphasis on shoring up intellectual property (IP) rights – ensuring that creators, business leaders, and innovators in Mexico are protected. This year, Mexico moved up two spots, from 24 to 22, on the 2019 US Chamber International IP Index, in large... [READ MORE]

Global IP Champion Spotlight Blog: Ana María Magaña-Rodríguez

U.S. Chamber Welcomes USTR Special 301 Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President of the Global Innovation Policy Center Patrick Kilbride issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2019 Special 301 Report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): “In today’s knowledge based world, intellectual property (IP) is critical. We commend... [READ MORE]

U.S. Chamber Welcomes USTR Special 301 Report

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