HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

Government relations

HP advocates for a future where technology fosters new creative industries, blends the physical and digital worlds, revolutionizes manufacturing, and improves access to healthcare and education. We share our deep industry expertise with government officials and regulators to advo- cate for effective policies across a broad agenda, including intellectual property rights; market access; privacy, data protection, and security; social responsibility; sustainability and compliance; and taxation and economic incentives. We bring a unique perspective to policy development that encourages job creation, innovation, and sustainability. Our approach to advocacy builds on a strong history of engagement. Our in-house Govern- ment Relations team leads this effort by working directly with policy makers and collabo- rating with national and international trade associations and others in the private sector. Our advocacy work complies with all applicable national and international laws, as well as our own strict Standards of Business Conduct .

Policy priorities Intellectual property rights

Intellectual property protection is essential to innovation. Each year, HP invests significant resources to continue to develop cutting-edge technology products and drive the next waves of innovation. Protection of HP’s intellectual property (IP), including our more than 18,000 patents, is vital to our business success. We protect this IP, our R&D investments, and our customers by working to eliminate counterfeit products, supporting balanced U.S. patent reform, and advocating for alternatives to copyright levies. Counterfeit IT products remain a critical global challenge for HP, as counterfeiters oper- ate in virtually every region and economy, and target our very visible and highly regarded brand and the company’s products—primarily ink and toner print cartridges—to deceive millions of customers. To counteract this threat, HP has developed an industry-leading anti-counterfeiting program which seeks to eliminate counterfeit products in priority countries and regions by strengthening IP laws and advocating for better enforcement and stronger penalties. We engage directly with governments, collaborate with regional and international organizations, deliver training for customs officials, promote public awareness campaigns, and urge strong IP language in trade agreements.

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