From scientific breakthroughs, new approaches in sustainability, and advancement in creative industries, 2025 reminded us that the world moves forward when innovators and creators are incentivized and supported by strong intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement. 

Innovators Are Expanding What’s Possible

Across health, climate and culture, 2025 reinforced the power of innovation. Whether advancing new treatments for complex diseases, exploring alternatives that reduce environmental strainor reimagining how creative work is produced and shared, innovators and creators are pushing the boundaries of what is achievable. 

Progress Depends on Stability & Predictability 

This year also underscored the importance of having strong IP ecosystems that encourage progress and innovation. When policy frameworks fail to modernize, have inconsistent IP standards, contain gaps in data protection and rely on outdated enforcement mechanisms,they create uncertainty for researchers and investors alike. These pressures don’t just slow discovery, they weaken the pathways that would otherwise bring new technologies and treatments to the people who need them most.

A Modern Innovation Ecosystem Is Critical for a Resilient Future 

As global leaders look toward the next generation of health, economic and sustainability challenges, it is critical to keep strengthening the systems that make innovation possible. Predictable IP rules, providing regulatory data protection and collaborative approaches to knowledge sharing will help ensure that innovators can both discover breakthroughs and bring advancements to scale. Countries working to modernize their IP environments stand to unlock greater opportunity and long-term growth.

In a year marked by both progress and uncertainty, one thing is clear: the world thrives when innovation thrives. Safeguarding the policies that support innovation is essential to building a healthier and more prosperous future for all.