Eileen McDermott

WASHINGTON (February 19, 2025) — The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) applauds the confirmation of Howard Lutnick as the new U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Lutnick, a highly respected leader in business and finance, brings a wealth of experience and a firm commitment to fostering American innovation and economic growth. “Secretary Lutnick’s confirmation marks a

WASHINGTON (February 12, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion applauded the European Commission’s decision to withdraw proposed regulations on standard-essential patents (SEPs). The regulations would have threatened innovation across Europe and the United States by allowing the EU Intellectual Property Office — which does not have significant patent experience — to manage royalty

WASHINGTON (February 11, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) named six acclaimed intellectual property experts to its newly formed Advisory Board. “C4IP is honored and excited to welcome these distinguished experts,” said Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP. “Their extensive experience will provide deep insight into how the U.S. intellectual property system

WASHINGTON (February 3, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) praised Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) for introducing the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) to protect American artists’ and creators’ copyrighted works from foreign thieves. Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP, issued the following statement in support of the legislation: “Overseas infringers frequently steal