Dec 18, 2009

Intellectual Property and Copenhagen

Despite the lack of real agreement in Copenhagen, there is clearly a consensus among the nations gathered that climate change must be addressed.  All agree as well that new and innovative technologies will be critical to helping nations deal with global warming adaptation and mitigation.  Most of these innovations will come from the private sector, which has been expending a great deal of time, effort, and resources—with much more to follow—on these cutting edge technologies. Protecting the intellectual property (IP) rights of these firms and inventors will be critical to both incentivizing their continued investments, and helping spread the knowledge gained from such research and development.  Read more...

Dec 10, 2009

U.S. Chamber Report Projects 1 Million Green Job Losses if Efforts to Weaken IP Rights Prevail

The U.S. Chamber’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) highlighted the findings of Intellectual Property and Green Growth: Analysis and Implications for International Climate Negotiations, a recent report by Garten Rothkopf that details future green job losses if efforts to weaken intellectual property rights (IPR) prevail.“This study clearly indicates that compulsory licensing and other anti-IP measures will lead to green job losses and the forfeiture of foreign export markets, and further supports the facts that strong IP is essential to job growth and economic resurgence,” said Dr. Mark Esper, executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber's GIPC. Read more...

Nov 20, 2009

U.S. Chamber Applauds Senate Confirmation of First U.S. IPEC

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce commends the U.S. Senate for the confirmation of Victoria Espinel as the first U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC). “We warmly welcome the Senate’s swift action to confirm Victoria Espinel as our first U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC," said Dr. Mark Esper, executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber's GIPC. "We look forward to supporting the new IPEC and anticipate strong leadership and effective policies that will strengthen IP, create jobs, and benefit the American economy.” Read more...

Nov 20, 2009

GIPC Hosts U.S. Patent and Trademark Office IP Attaché Roundtable

On Friday, December 18, the GIPC hosted the fourth annual U.S. Patent and Trademark Office IP Attaché roundtable with the participation of IP attachés from the U.S. Mission in Geneva, Brazil, China, Thailand, India, and Russia.  The attachés provided updates on IP enforcement efforts in their respective regions and discussed how industries could support these efforts. The roundtable also gave industry representatives a unique opportunity to engage with the attachés from around the world. Read more... 
 

Dec 14, 2009

Learn About IP In Your State

In every state, intellectual property is vital to creating jobs, saving lives, advancing global economic growth, and generating breakthrough solutions to global challenges. From innovative “Profiles of IP” to important statistics, the GIPC’s map of the United States features important information that will help make the case that IP matters in all corners of the country. This map is intended to be a resource for both policymakers and the public in identifying and promoting American companies, inventions, creative artists, and innovative companies that are important to all 50 states.

Click here to learn more about IP in your state.

U.S. Chamber Commends Senate Resolution Urging IP Protection for Green Technology
Dec 18, 2009
Measure Coincides with Copenhagen Negotiations; Complements Similar Language Passed by House Calling for IP Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the climate change summit in Copenhagen continues this week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce...

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Chamber Study Highlights Hawaii’s Innovative Contributions
Dec 17, 2009
U.S. Chamber Releases Study on Importance of Intellectual Property in All 50 States

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) today released a...

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Chamber Recognizes Utah’s Innovative Contributions
Dec 9, 2009
U.S. Chamber Releases Study on Importance of Intellectual Property in All 50 States

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) today released a report highlighting Utah’s...

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