Council for Innovation Promotion

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The Case for Change: Why a Broad, Bipartisan Coalition Is Pushing for PTAB Reform

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just concluded a three-part listening session series on reforming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB),...

What the Special 301 Report Reveals About the State of Global IP

Each year, the release of the U.S. Trade Representative’s Special 301 Report offers an important reminder: strong intellectual property protections do not...

Squires and Stewart Hear Panelist Views on Desired PTAB Changes
IPWatchdog
Squires, Stewart Zero In On PTAB’s Burden Of Proof At Panel
Law360
Call out allies, not just adversaries, for hurting American workers
The Hill
Inventor Spotlight: Lisa Lindahl, Hinda Miller, and Polly Smith

C4IP is recognizing Lisa Lindahl, Hinda Miller, and Polly Smith, whose invention of the sports bra helped revolutionize women’s participation in sports....

Securing the Future of U.S. Innovation: The Importance of IP Rights
This Month in IP: April 2026

Strong, consistent IP protections throughout U.S. history enabled the creation of innovative and useful technologies that we use regularly today. From medicine...

C4IP Coalition Updates: April 2026

April Highlights: Celebrating World IP Day and Congressional Champions of Innovation On April 26, the global intellectual property community celebrated World Intellectual...

Letters
C4IP Letter to USPTO and DOJ RE: Statement of Interest on Injunctions
Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds USTR 2026 Special 301 Report

WASHINGTON (May 1, 2026) – Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) applauded the release of the Office of the United States...

Inventor Spotlight: Alexander Graham Bell

C4IP is recognizing Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), whose invention of the telephone 150 years ago revolutionized communication around the world. Bell was...

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C4IP Letter to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property RE: Hearing on The PREVAIL Act,

11/07/2023

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C4IP Comments RE: Joint ITA-NIST-USPTO Collaboration Initiative Regarding Standards (PTO-C-2023-0034),

11/06/2023

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Congress’ latest patent legislation a big win for entrepreneurs, small businesses,

11/04/2023

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Biden AI Order Sets Patent Office Deadline On Invention Controls,

11/03/2023

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Help American inventors bolster national security,

11/02/2023

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C4IP Coalition Updates: October 2023,

11/01/2023

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Blog:

This Month in IP: October 2023,

11/01/2023

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News:

Here’s What’s To Come In Fight Over Apple Watch Import Ban,

10/31/2023

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News:

Fireside Chat – Foundations of Change: Evolution of American Innovation and the Role of IP Standards,

10/31/2023

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Blog:

Patents, Pumpkins, and Pageantry: The IP Behind Halloween,

10/27/2023

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Press Releases:

Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on USITC Apple Watch Decision,

10/27/2023

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C4IP Letter to Secretary Becerra and Secretary Raimondo RE: Bayh-Dole Interagency Working Group Report,

10/25/2023

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