April 26 is World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, a day to marvel at the innovations that make the modern world possible. Given the struggles over the past year to fight the coronavirus pandemic, IP protections have never been more critical. Thanks to America’s stalwart record in defending patent holders, drug manufacturers and testing companies have marshaled maximum resources to kick the deadly virus to the curb. But, we must not let down our guard; proposals to undermine IP rights are unfortunately a dime a dozen. This World IP Day, let’s celebrate and protect the entrepreneurs who are constantly redefining what is possible.
