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WASHINGTON (April 18, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz applauding the recent actions of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to improve the efficiency of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

WASHINGTON (April 10, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) applauded the reintroduction of the bipartisan NO FAKES Act, which would protect individuals from the unauthorized, AI-generated use of their voice, image, and likeness. Originally introduced in 2024, the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, sponsored by Senators

WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) released its 2025 innovation policy agenda, which highlights 18 key reforms that Congress could undertake to revitalize America’s innovation economy. “Our agenda explains, in detail, how and why lawmakers should implement these reforms,” said Frank Cullen, executive director of C4IP. “We respectfully urge

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