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earchers, text and data miners worldwide. In well as the hard work of researchers, creators,
our information-saturated age, trusted sources and extraordinary people all around the world
of information have become ever more difficult — will be key in beating back this immense
to find. Scientific and medical journals’ role in social challenge. For a closer look at the broader
the R&D ecosystem then, by editing and peer- Chamber’s response on the COVID-19 pandemic,
reviewing articles, keeps the spirit of science in-depth country-by-country data, as well as our
alive by ensuring that information is accurate recommendations for small business and IP-
and high quality. intensive industries, please visit our website.

Lastly, the creative and technology sectors
have harnessed digital tools to enable mass
social distancing and quarantine. From
videoconference and instant messaging software
to the streaming of music and movies—even
the ability for me to write this op-ed from my
kitchen table — are enabled by innovative
industries everywhere.

Here at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
we believe that strong, consistent rules on
intellectual property encourage the development
of new technology, medicines, and content,
to name a few. Prioritizing these policies—as

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