Trade
IP by the Numbers
Apr 12, 2012By Mark Elliot
Yesterday, the White House and Department of Commerce released a first-of-its-kind report on just how important IP-intensive industries are to America’s economic prosperity. At the launch event, Commerce Secretary Bryson and IPEC Victoria Espinel were joined by the Chamber’s President and CEO, Tom Donohue, to talk about the contribution of IP to economic growth and the four-letter word that’s one everyone’s mind: Jobs.
So, let’s take a look at the numbers:
- 40,000,000 – The number of jobs both directly and indirectly supported by IP-intensive industries.
- 27.7% – Total jobs in U.S.
Stopping Fakes and Promoting Exports
Mar 13, 2012By Gina Vetere
Today, the International Trade Administration launched their redesigned STOPfakes.gov website, which since 2005, has been the hub for information on how businesses and individuals can obtain and enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights overseas.
Intellectual property rights are not necessarily known for being the most easily understood assets to your business, and add that to the varying degrees of protection afforded by foreign governments, and your head may spin. Fortunately, the new STOPfakes.gov website does an excellent job at educating users on their rights and providing avenues for redress.
Promoting a better understanding of IP is essential to promoting U.S. exports.
IP is Not a Trade-Off
Mar 5, 2012By Gina Vetere
Last week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released the Administration’s 2012 Trade Agenda.
Fastening a Trade Agenda Strong on IP?
Oct 13, 2011By Gina Vetere
The Global IP Center applauds the bipartisan congressional approval of the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. With 95 percent of consumers living outside of our borders, these agreements provide essential new opportunities for America’s businesses to expand, create jobs, and compete globally.
We hope that these agreements add renewed momentum to America’s trade agenda and restore our leadership in this arena. In particular, we hope to see the swift negotiation and conclusion of a high standard Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), which includes the United States and eight other countries in the Asia Pacific.
WTO Public Forum: IP Rights are Critical in the Global Economy
Sep 21, 2011This past Monday, the GIPC organized and moderated a panel on "Lessons Learned from Regional and Bilateral FTAs - Assessing Economic Impacts and Whether Stronger IP Rules Stimulate Innovation" at the 2011 World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum Panel. The panel featured Alexander Koff, partner at the firm Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.C and Cesar Parga, the Senior Specialist at the Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism at the Organization of American States (OAS).
At the panel, Mr. Koff presented the results of a recent study examining the "TRIPS-Plus" provisions of the 14 free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by the United States since the start of the WTO in 1995. Mr.
At the panel, Mr. Koff presented the results of a recent study examining the "TRIPS-Plus" provisions of the 14 free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by the United States since the start of the WTO in 1995. Mr.
Intellectual Property Rights Protection in a 21st Century Trade Agreement
Sep 12, 2011Last week, the U.S.
Building the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement State of the Art on Intellectual Property
Jul 18, 2011By Mark Elliot
Today, the Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) welcomed a letter from Members of the U.S. House of Representatives expressing their support of strong intellectual property (IP) protections in the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). The bipartisan letter, led by Reps. Murphy (D-CT), Coble (R-NC), and Mack (R-CA) was sent last week to President Barack Obama urging strong IP provisions in the trade agreement. We commend Reps.
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