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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
Americans love to build, invent, and solve problems — it's in our national DNA.
From the Wright Brothers to the internet, American ingenuity has shaped the modern world. Pride in entrepreneurship, invention, and finding new solutions is a broadly shared cultural value.
The U.S. ranked #1 globally for international trademark applications in 2024 and remains a top-tier source for global patent filings.
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