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People are fed up, and Trump needs affordability win. Here’s his chance
The Washington Examiner
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Senate Finance Committee Hears from ITC Nominees
IPWatchdog
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Letters
C4IP Letter to Senate Finance Committee RE: Nomination of Peter-Anthony Pappas to the U.S. International Trade Commission
BlogFact Checks
Fact Check: Setting the Record Straight on PTAB Reform

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is considering reforms to address longstanding concerns about abuse of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board...

News
Senate Finance Committee to Hold Nomination Hearing on Pappas’ USITC Appointment
IPWatchdog
Press Releases
Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of the NO FAKES Act

WASHINGTON (June 18, 2026) — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the bipartisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment...

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Intellectual property supports the U.S. economy. It should be respected abroad.
The Washington Post
Press Releases
Council for Innovation Promotion Urges Senate Judiciary Committee To Advance NO FAKES Act

WASHINGTON (June 16, 2026) — On June 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on whether to advance the bipartisan Nurture Originals,...

Resources
Letters
C4IP Letter to Senate HELP Committee RE: Consideration of Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act
Blog
Inventor Spotlight: Robert Goddard

C4IP is recognizing Robert Goddard (1882-1945), the “Father of American Rocketry,” whose numerous patented inventions enabled modern spaceflight. Goddard was born amid...

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C4IP Opposes Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act, Releases Technology Ecosystems Report
IPWatchdog
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Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act Would Limit Patent Rights of National Security-Designated Entities
IPWatchdog
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POLITICO Influence: Gary Locke and Lamar Smith Join C4IP Board,

07/14/2025
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Council for Innovation Promotion Welcomes Governor Gary Locke and Congressman Lamar Smith to Board,

07/14/2025
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Inventor Spotlight: Lonnie Johnson,

07/10/2025
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Patent Eligibility Restoration Act Would Fuel US Competitiveness,

07/09/2025
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Patent Obviousness in the AI Era,

07/08/2025
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This Month in IP: June 2025,

07/02/2025
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Blog:

C4IP Coalition Updates: June 2025,

07/02/2025
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News:

Moratorium on State AI Regulation Scrapped in Senate Version of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,

07/01/2025
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Senator Tillis stepping down with possible impact on PERA, PREVAIL,

06/30/2025
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Press Releases:

Council for Innovation Promotion Cautions Congress Against a Moratorium on State-Level AI Regulations,

06/30/2025
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Kentucky’s best research is bringing innovation – and jobs – to our state,

06/29/2025
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Drug Competition Enhancement Act Infographic,

06/27/2025
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