World IP Day Perspective: A Message from WWFH Executive Director Dan Leonard
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
World Intellectual Property Day is this Sunday, April 26, and it comes at a moment of rapid scientific progress and growing global competition.
As innovation accelerates, the systems that support investment, collaboration and long‑term research are under increasing pressure. The decisions made now will shape where breakthroughs are developed and how quickly they reach patients.
Ahead of World IP Day, WWFH Executive Director Dan Leonard shares his perspective on why intellectual property remains central to innovation, competitiveness and patient access. He reflects on the stakes for U.S. leadership in health care and the choices facing policymakers and industry leaders.
Watch the video to hear Dan’s insights on why “World IP Day is more than a date on the calendar,” and what it will take to sustain innovation in the years ahead.