Innovation and IP

In the information economy, innovation drives productivity and economic growth.  A predictable and accessible intellectual property system has proven to be critical to creating the incentives necessary to drive innovation, especially for smaller firms. more >

New Economy Competition

Our increasingly decentralized and globalized economy benefits and empowers consumers in new ways.  When necessary, government regulation and intervention should be neutral towards specific technologies and business models. more >

Internet Policy

Internet communications provide new and liberating opportunities for commercial and public interests.  For the internet to achieve its full potential, governments must create a consistent regulatory framework that gives small businesses the flexibility they need to innovate and compete. more >

Entrepreneur-Friendly Regulation

Entrepreneurs benefit from regulation that helps ease initial barriers to entry, reduce ongoing compliance and other regulatory burdens, and foster a climate of innovation. more >

International Trade

The lowering of trade barriers enables small innovators to more easily compete on the global market.  In addition to making international markets accessible for small companies, trade agreements that include strong intellectual property protections and enforcement encourage them to bring their innovations to the world. more >

Cybersecurity and Privacy

New technologies to collect and store data challenge historical concepts of property rights. How and in which way do consumers “own” their personal information? What legal obligations do businesses have to secure their data? more >