Economic growth begins with ideas, innovation and creativity. Since the signing of the Constitution, the U.S. has protected the fruits of creativity and innovation through intellectual property protection, primarily expressed as patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets.
As our economy has become even more dependent on innovation, intellectual property issues have been pushed to the forefront. The clashes have led some to question the value and even the legitimacy of IP protection. While some of these attacks come from the libertarian perspective, most originate from the same naïve socialist impulses that so demonstrably failed in the realm of real property—but somehow are seen as thoughtful with respect to IP.
IPI believes that creators have the right to own and control the fruits of their creativity, and that the IP system has done an admirable job of not only incentivizing innovation, but also making creative products and services available to the public and transferring technology to the developing world.
On AI, a Rush to Legislate Is a Bad Idea
Legislators should be cautious in their rush to legislate on AI to not rule out tools that can be used for innovation and creativity, especially when existing law covers most concerns.
Criminals Crank Up Their Counterfeit Drug-Making Efforts
Counterfeit prescription drugs used to be made mostly in other countries. But the revelation that people are buying pill presses domestically implies the fakes are increasingly being made in the U.S.
Counterfeit Drugs: Losing Your Life Instead of Your Weight
This fake-drug explosion could be a real threat to consumer safety. Patients need to take the FDA and WHO warnings seriously.
Comments to USPTO Regarding Patent Disclosure Requirements
Comments in oppositioin to the proposed new Patent Disclosure Requirements (PDRs) that would weaken intellectual property rights and threaten American innovation.
Coalition Letter Concerning NO FAKES Act
Bipartisan coalition letter expressing concerns with the released draft legislation called the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe, or NO FAKES Act.
When Government Goes Marching In, Innovation Marches Out
Biden doesn’t just target the pharmaceutical industry, he’s threatening any and every industry, academic institution and researcher that receives even a whiff of federal funding.
Canadian Troll Patent Suits Could Upend U.S. Connectivity
The ITC has an important job to do – protecting American companies from unfair foreign trade practices, but trolls are abusing this important agency. The AAIA will allow it to return to that mission and keep patent trolls out of the ITC.
Standing Up for American Innovators, Investors, and Risk-takers
Comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the proposed extension of the TRIPS intellectual property waiver for Covid-19 diagnostics and therapeutics.
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