Why patents are essential for innovation and growth
This joint report with the UK’s Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the IP Federation presents compelling real-world case studies that demonstrate how Intellectual Property (IP), viewed through the lens of patents, acts as a catalyst for local innovation and global collaboration. Whether promoting sustainability and the clean energy transition, or enabling access to 6G and AI, these examples highlight the practical power of IP to drive meaningful progress. The findings and five policy recommendations in this report support the ICC’s global priorities of promoting multilateral cooperation and enabling global trade.
ICC United Kingdom, CIPA and the IP Federation are committed to working with governments, industry, international institutions such as the WTO and WIPO, and other like-minded partners to champion effective approaches that protect, promote, and strengthen international IP frameworks. This case study report was presented to WIPO during an ICC United Kingdom delegation to Geneva on 26 June 2025.