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February 6th, 2015 11:50 am
We’re Still # 1: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center Releases Third International IP Index
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This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Intellectual Property Center released its third annual GIPC International IP Index, and it provides some welcome good news.

Namely, the U.S. retains its top global ranking in a survey that expanded this year to include 30 nations, “comprising nearly 80% of the global gross domestic product (GDP).”  The Index provides critical “empirical literature showing a robust relationship between strengthening levels of IP protection and an increase in economic benefits such as foreign direct investment, job creation, technology transfer, and economic development.”

We at CFIF often note the way in which strong IP protection is the causal factor explaining why the U.S. stands as the most innovative and prosperous nation in human history – by far.  With the release of this year’s Index, the Chamber and GIPC provide the latest empirical support for that critical causal connection.

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