The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine welcomes the release of the fifth edition of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce International IP Index “The Roots of Innovation” and believes that this publication is extremely timely, as it shows that countries of every region, size, and income level are increasingly investing in IP infrastructure as a tool for development, a stimulus for jobs and economic growth, a catalyst for domestic innovation and creativity. This year’s IP Index recognizes the indispensable role of intellectual property (IP), in facilitating innovative and creative activity on a socially transformative scale