Institute for Trade, Standards and Sustainable Development

The Institute for Trade, Standards and Sustainable Development (ITSSD) is a non-profit research and educational organization focused on the intersection of international trade, intellectual property rights, and regulatory science. ITSSD advocates for a rules-based international trading system and the protection of private property rights, particularly within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The institute provides legal and policy analysis regarding international treaties, such as the TRIPS Agreement, and monitors the impact of environmental and public health regulations on innovation. Its work primarily supports the legal and regulatory frameworks that enable life science companies to maintain patent protections and market access globally.