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USPTO's Squires points to WIPO as US Chamber warns of global IP rights challenges

By Nick Robertson ( March 17, 2026, 20:32 GMT | Insight) -- The US Chamber of Commerce’s annual IP index report warns that multiple major countries are taking a step back on IP rights, including by pursuing increased regulation. Separately, USPTO Director John Squires criticized the World Intellectual Property Organization, warning that the group is moving beyond its intended bounds.Eight European Union nations had worse IP environments in 2025 than the year prior, creating concern over IP standard-bearers losing their focus on strong IP rights, the US Chamber of Commerce warned in its annual IP index report....

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