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People are fed up, and Trump needs affordability win. Here’s his chance

In a recent Washington Examiner op-ed, C4IP Board Member and former U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith argues that strengthening America’s patent system can...

Washington Examiner
Lamar Smith
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Senate Finance Committee Hears from ITC Nominees
IPWatchdog
Eileen McDermott
Resources
Letters
C4IP Letter to Senate Finance Committee RE: Nomination of Peter-Anthony Pappas to the U.S. International Trade Commission
Council for Innovation Promotion
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...

Council for Innovation Promotion
News
Senate Finance Committee to Hold Nomination Hearing on Pappas’ USITC Appointment
IPWatchdog
Eileen McDermott
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...

Council for Innovation Promotion
BlogOp-Eds
Intellectual property supports the U.S. economy. It should be respected abroad.

In a recent Washington Post opinion piece, C4IP Co-Chair and former USPTO Director David Kappos and former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey...

The Washington Post
David Kappos and Jeffrey Gerrish
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,...

Council for Innovation Promotion
Resources
Letters
C4IP Letter to Senate HELP Committee RE: Consideration of Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act
Council for Innovation Promotion
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...

Council for Innovation Promotion
News
C4IP Opposes Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act, Releases Technology Ecosystems Report
IPWatchdog
Steve Brachmann
News
Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act Would Limit Patent Rights of National Security-Designated Entities
IPWatchdog
Rose Esfandiari
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Blog, Op-Eds:

People are fed up, and Trump needs affordability win. Here’s his chance,

06/26/2026
News:

News:

Senate Finance Committee Hears from ITC Nominees,

06/25/2026
Resources:

Resources:

C4IP Letter to Senate Finance Committee RE: Nomination of Peter-Anthony Pappas to the U.S. International Trade Commission,

06/24/2026
Blog:

Blog, Fact Checks:

Fact Check: Setting the Record Straight on PTAB Reform,

06/22/2026
News:

News:

Senate Finance Committee to Hold Nomination Hearing on Pappas’ USITC Appointment,

06/19/2026
Press Releases:

Press Releases:

Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of the NO FAKES Act,

06/18/2026
Blog:

Blog, Op-Eds:

Intellectual property supports the U.S. economy. It should be respected abroad.,

06/18/2026
Press Releases:

Press Releases:

Council for Innovation Promotion Urges Senate Judiciary Committee To Advance NO FAKES Act,

06/16/2026
Resources:

Resources:

C4IP Letter to Senate HELP Committee RE: Consideration of Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act,

06/15/2026
Blog:

Blog:

Inventor Spotlight: Robert Goddard,

06/12/2026
News:

News:

C4IP Opposes Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act, Releases Technology Ecosystems Report,

06/12/2026
News:

News:

Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act Would Limit Patent Rights of National Security-Designated Entities,

06/11/2026
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