Innovation & IP

Intellectual property (IP) systems have a vital role to play in spurring innovation and in giving companies large and small a range of tools to help drive success.

Through awareness-raising and advocacy initiatives, ICC explains the positive role of the IP system. We provide guidance on how the system can be made more efficient and cost effective, and help policymakers adapt the system to new challenges.

ICC also plays an active role in supporting efforts to combat counterfeiting and piracy by raising awareness of their adverse economic and social impacts among governments and consumers around the world.

ICC is the voice of global business on IP issues arising from the crossroads between intellectual property and other areas such as the digital environment and the Internet, the environment, health, development and competition policy.

Innovation

Innovation principles

Intellectual property (IP) attracts investment to innovative companies and businesses worldwide are well served to use IP as they seek to innovate and grow.

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Counterfeiting & Piracy

Counterfeiting & Piracy

Counterfeit and pirated products put the health and safety of consumers worldwide at risk while robbing governments, businesses and communities of tax revenues, profits and legitimate jobs.

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Effective protection and use of intellectual property is vital for promoting innovation and creation and helping companies all over the world to grow.

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Genetic resources & traditional knowledge

Businesses work with genetic resources in many different ways to create innovative products and services.

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