Council for Innovation Promotion

Strong, consistent IP protections throughout U.S. history enabled the creation of innovative and useful technologies that we use regularly today. From cuisine to chores, every aspect of our lives has benefited greatly from IP, as shown by these historical examples from the month of June: 1953: On June 9, John H. Kraft received a patent […]

June Highlights: Members of Congress Respond to C4IP’s Innovation Scorecard C4IP recently released its 2025 Congressional Innovation Scorecard, an annual report grading members of Congress’s performance on innovation and intellectual property issues. The Scorecard found that overall, Congress’s attentiveness to IP has increased, with a notable uptick in IP-related bills and resolutions being introduced in

Activist groups routinely accuse companies of using various tactics to “abuse” the patent system to stifle competition. By debunking these myths, the Council for Innovation Promotion hopes to foster a more honest public policy debate. For an overview of the information below, check out our patent myth video series, which provides brief and accessible explanations

A bipartisan group of legislators led by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) recently reintroduced two critical bills to Congress: the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and the PREVAIL Act. Both bills would shore up the legal foundation for American innovation — PERA by restoring clarity around what types of inventions are eligible

This month, C4IP is honoring Percy L. Spencer (1894-1970), whose invention of the microwave oven revolutionized how people cook and eat around the world. Despite never completing elementary school, Spencer taught himself radio engineering while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War I, and subsequently became a successful engineer at Raytheon Corporation. While working

Strong, consistent IP protections throughout U.S. history enabled the creation of innovative and useful technologies that we use regularly today. From electricity to health care, every aspect of our lives has benefited greatly from IP, as shown by these historical examples from the month of May: 1888: On May 1, Nikola Tesla received a patent

May Highlights: PERA and PREVAIL Return to the Congressional Docket The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act remain two of the most vital patent policy reforms under consideration today. Both bills would make it easier for inventors to obtain and defend patent rights on