US Chamber Scores Show US, UK, Sweden Have Strongest IP Systems

The U.S., UK and Sweden have the strongest intellectual property systems, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported Thursday. They had respective overall scores of 37.98, 37.97 and 37.03, based on “40 discrete indicators covering policy, law, regulation, and enforcement.” CEO David Hirschmann said the scores seek to determine if the IP systems “provide a reliable basis for investment in the innovation and creativity lifecycle.” China ranked 25th with 19.08 and Russia 29th with 17.29.