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The International Intellectual Property (IP) Index

 

Context

India ranked 42nd in International Intellectual Property (IP) Index.

The International Intellectual Property (IP) Index

The International Intellectual Property (IP) Index is a report published annually by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

 

Purpose:

  • Assesses and ranks the strength of intellectual property frameworks in 55 major economies worldwide.
  • Uses 50 unique indicators across nine categories to evaluate how effectively these economies protect and enforce intellectual property rights.
  • Provides insights into the global intellectual property landscape and its impact on innovation, creativity, and economic growth.

 

Latest Edition:

  • The 2023 edition was released in February 2023.
  • The 2024 edition is not yet available, but it’s expected to be released sometime in early 2024.

 

Top Ranking Countries (2023):

  1. United States
  2. United Kingdom
  3. France