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Council for Innovation Promotion Condemns the Administration’s Proposed Patent Abuse

WASHINGTON (December 7, 2023) — Today, the Biden administration claimed a newfound authority, under the 43-year-old Bayh-Dole Act, to rescind patent licenses on drugs, energy, climate change, and all other inventions that benefit from federal research funding. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), issued the following statement denouncing the decision:

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Council for Innovation Promotion Urges Biden Admin to Oppose IP Waiver

WASHINGTON (December 5, 2023) — Yesterday, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and nearly 50 former government officials and intellectual property experts sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to oppose a proposal before the World Trade Organization to waive intellectual property rights for Covid-19 therapeutics and diagnostics. Notable letter signatories include former

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Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on USITC Apple Watch Decision

WASHINGTON (October 27, 2023) — Yesterday, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued an order barring imports of Apple Watches due to the company’s infringement of two patents held by American medical device manufacturer Masimo. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP), issued the following statement applauding the decision: “C4IP

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Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on ITC TRIPS Waiver Report

WASHINGTON (October 18, 2023) — Yesterday, the United States International Trade Commission published its report on a possible TRIPS waiver expansion. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion, issued the following statement regarding the report: “Now that the USITC has completed its report, the Office of the United States Trade Representative should

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Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds the SHOP SAFE Act

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2023) — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the recently introduced SHOP SAFE Act of 2023. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion, issued the following statement in support of the bill: “The introduction of the SHOP SAFE Act by Chairman Coons

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Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on IRA Price Negotiation List

WASHINGTON (August 29, 2023) — Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the initial 10 prescription drugs subject to price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion, issued the following statement regarding the development: “Today’s announcement marks a concerning turn for America’s intellectual property

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The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and University of Maryland Host Roundtable on PG County Innovation Ecosystem With Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-4)

COLLEGE PARK, MD (July 24, 2023) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and the University of Maryland will host a roundtable event featuring special guest Congressman Glenn F. Ivey, who represents Maryland’s fourth district, along with local entrepreneurs, engineers, venture capitalists, and experts in intellectual property. Participants will discuss ways Prince George’s County

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Council for Innovation Promotion Launches Grant Program for IP Scholarship

WASHINGTON (June 28, 2023) – Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion announced the creation of a grant program for intellectual property research, scholarship, and writings. The program will advance C4IP’s mission to provide lawmakers data-driven recommendations to inform IP policy. “Fact-based discussions are a prerequisite for the formation of any new legislative policy,” said Jamie

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The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Commends Introduction of PREVAIL Act in the U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2023) — Today, Representatives Ken Buck and Deborah Ross introduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. Last week, Senators Chris Coons and Thom Tillis introduced complementary legislation in the U.S. Senate. C4IP strongly supports the PREVAIL Act, which would make long-overdue reforms to the Patent Trial and

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The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Applauds Senators Tillis and Coons’ Introduction of Bills to Kickstart American Innovation

WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) — Today, Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons introduced two complementary bills to strengthen intellectual property rights in the United States. C4IP strongly supports these bills, as they would act as vital safeguards to Americans’ constitutionally enshrined IP rights. One bill seeks to reform a recent administrative review process of issued

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Council for Innovation Promotion Condemns the Administration’s Proposed Patent Abuse

WASHINGTON (December 7, 2023) — Today, the Biden administration claimed a newfound authority, under the 43-year-old Bayh-Dole Act, to rescind patent licenses ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Urges Biden Admin to Oppose IP Waiver

WASHINGTON (December 5, 2023) — Yesterday, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and nearly 50 former government officials and intellectual property experts ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on USITC Apple Watch Decision

WASHINGTON (October 27, 2023) — Yesterday, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued an order barring imports of Apple Watches due ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on ITC TRIPS Waiver Report

WASHINGTON (October 18, 2023) — Yesterday, the United States International Trade Commission published its report on a possible TRIPS waiver expansion. Frank ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Applauds the SHOP SAFE Act

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2023) — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the recently introduced SHOP ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

WASHINGTON (September 29, 2023) — The Council for Innovation Promotion released the following statement today following the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Statement on IRA Price Negotiation List

WASHINGTON (August 29, 2023) — Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the initial 10 prescription drugs subject to price ...

The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and University of Maryland Host Roundtable on PG County Innovation Ecosystem With Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-4)

COLLEGE PARK, MD (July 24, 2023) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and the University of Maryland will host a ...

With New Policy Agenda, C4IP Calls on Congress to Protect and Enhance U.S. IP Leadership

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2023) — Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion released a policy agenda that, if implemented, would strengthen intellectual property ...

Council for Innovation Promotion Launches Grant Program for IP Scholarship

WASHINGTON (June 28, 2023) – Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion announced the creation of a grant program for intellectual property research, ...

The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Commends Introduction of PREVAIL Act in the U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2023) — Today, Representatives Ken Buck and Deborah Ross introduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership ...

The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Applauds Senators Tillis and Coons’ Introduction of Bills to Kickstart American Innovation

WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) — Today, Senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons introduced two complementary bills to strengthen intellectual property rights in ...