Press Release

LEXINGTON, KY (April 3, 2025) — UK Innovate, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), and the Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance (KYIPA) — an initiative of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corp. — will host a forum focused on the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in fostering innovation and regional economic development. The event, Blueprints

WASHINGTON (March 17, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) welcomed John Cabeca, a former senior leader at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as its new Chief Operations Officer. “C4IP is thrilled to add such a seasoned expert to our team,” said Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP. “I am deeply honored

WASHINGTON (March 11, 2025) – The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) welcomes the nomination of John Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). C4IP encourages the U.S. Senate to consider his nomination without delay. Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP, issued the following

WASHINGTON (March 4, 2025) — The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) applauds the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s rescission of a 2022 memorandum that limited certain discretionary denials of institution at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). By reversing this policy, the USPTO will reduce government waste, help prevent repetitive patent challenges, and thus

WASHINGTON (February 27, 2025) — The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) is pleased to announce that Laura Peter, a distinguished intellectual property expert, has joined its Advisory Board. “I am honored to join C4IP’s Advisory Board and support its critical work in strengthening intellectual property rights,” said Peter. “With my experience spanning industry, academia, and

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

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2025) — The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for its highly competitive summer internship program in Washington, D.C. Any student currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school is encouraged to apply. Summer interns will work alongside some of America’s top intellectual property experts,

WASHINGTON (December 3, 2024) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) applauded the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision to withdraw a proposed rule that would have imposed a burdensome new requirement for filing terminal disclaimers (Docket No. PTO-P-2024-0003). Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP, issued the following statement in support of the decision: