intellectual property rights
The high value of U.S. patents
Of the 50 million patents granted worldwide, many — like one for a crustless sandwich — flop. But U.S. inventors lead in viable ideas.
How U.S. copyright law frees art for the future
Films, poems, songs and stories from 1926 are free for all to enjoy. Learn how U.S. copyright law protects creators and promotes creativity.
Intellectual property training helps startups in India
The U.S. is helping entrepreneurs in India build businesses and protect their ideas through the Nexus business incubator in New Delhi.
U.S. trade report details counterfeiting, online piracy
A U.S. government report highlights intellectual property rights violations worldwide. See which nations are taking action against copyright violations.
U.S. supports waiving rights to COVID-19 vaccines
The United States supports a waiver of intellectual property rights to speed vaccine production. Learn about efforts to improve global access to vaccines.
U.S. copyright law makes thousands of classics free for all
Thousands of songs and stories entered the public domain on January 1, 2021, allowing anyone to freely enjoy or adapt classics from 1925.
The global reach of the Chinese government’s hackers and thieves
The People's Republic of China's intellectual property thieves are targeting companies worldwide. Learn more about the hackers' global reach.
China’s economic blitzkrieg
The Chinese Communist Party is leveraging its economic power to exert influence around the globe and to try to make the world safe for dictatorship.
U.S. leads world in intellectual property protection
Protecting intellectual property rights allows innovators to develop projects to their full potential. See how economies rank in providing this protection.