Intellectual Property

Misguided Use of March-In Rights Will Harm Patients
The use of march-in rights to steal intellectual property will neither lower costs nor create more access to healthcare.

Intellectual Property Rights Must Be Protected So the Next Vaccines Can Be Developed
Intellectual property must be protected to encourage the development of future cures.

Acknowledging the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights on Constitution Day
Congress should remember to continue to protect Intellectual Property, just as it is currently protected by the Constitution.

All Nations Must Respect and Protect Intellectual Property Rights
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is a good time to remind all countries of the need to protect and respect IP rights.

Passing USMCA Must be Top Fall Priority for Congress
The time has come for the 25-year-old NAFTA to receive a much-needed update.
Digital Video Piracy Isn't Fun and Games
Technology is continually changing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the video piracy space. In 2014, CAGW President Tom Schatz and I co-authored a report entitled, Intellectual Property: Making It Personal, where we dis

On World IP Day - Celebrating and Protecting Sports and their Brands
Each year, April 26 marks the celebration of World IP Day, when the importance of intellectual property rights and the achievements gained from its protection are recognized. According to the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) intellectual...

NAFTA Negotiators Should Promote Strong IP Rights
As the May 18 deadline for negotiating a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) looms, negotiators should consider closely how intellectual property (IP) rights will be treated between the countries involved.

Recognizing the Value of Women’s Intellectual Property Rights on World IP Day
The creative influence of women around the globe is of critical importance to innovation.

Music Copyright Modernization Moves Forward
Technological advances over the past several decades have dramatically changed the way everyone listens to music, but compensation for performers, producers, and songwriters remains in the dark ages. They do not receive just compensation for the...

Reducing Government's Footprint on the Music Industry
On January 28, 2018, the music industry will gather at the Grammy Awards. Country legends, pop artists, classical musicians, producers, and songwriters will be among those recognized for their innovation in music and sound.

Trade Negotiations Should Review Findings of Special 301 Report
During President Trump’s campaign and throughout his first 100 days in office, there was a great deal of discussion about tearing up or renegotiating various trade agreements, especially the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among the U.S...