and in the developed world there are implications as well; failure to protect intellectual property in the United states costs the country an estimated year, with approximately $16bn in earnings lost.” the six principles reflect input from international governments, law firms, academia, and businesses, and cover supporting access to justice and the law; sanctity of contracts and real and intellectual property rights; fair and ethical business practice including anti-bribery and anti-corruption; protection of human rights; and rule of law advocacy.