Developed with logistical support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), these modules aim to provide Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
This curriculum is available at no cost to all law enforcement including police, customs and regulatory authorities.
It is our pleasure to invite you to listen to our Webinar “Crypto Currency and IP Crime” - ‘Cryptocurrency - An Introduction to the Future of the Criminal Mind’.
OBJECTIVES
Introduction to Cryptocurrency and the Dark Web and links to Intellectual Property Crime.
TARGET GROUP
Law Enforcement officials and IP Crime stakeholders with a need to gain a better understanding of cryptocurrencies.
Click on 'Access Webinar' below to access the webinar and enter passcode: eGPaNrn3
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AIB (Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material) is an international association representing major seed companies in the vegetable seeds sector. The mission of AIB is to help AIB-member companies prevent IP infringements, and to pursue IP infringement cases that affect member organizations.
This course is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Turkish.
This new learner experience is more personal, intelligent, engaging and user friendly for mobile devices.
The enhanced dashboard includes new features such as:
Visit college.iipcic.org to login or create your account.
The conference theme for 2024 was "Unlocking the future," with a primary goal to empower participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of intellectual property. By facilitating the sharing of best practices, encouraging collaborative discussions, demystifying emerging technologies, and addressing challenges related to data analytics, the conference aspired to unlock future opportunities and capabilities.
For more information and updates on the 13th Regional IP Crime Conference, follow the social media hashtags #13thINTERPOL_EIPA and #IPCrimeConference.
The purpose of this course it to introduce you to the Levi's® product identification guide so you can better identify counterfeit products and contact Levi Strauss and Co. when you identify products that you think might be counterfeit.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives are entitled to take this training without charge.
Developed with logistical support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), these modules aim to provide Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
This curriculum is available at no cost to all law enforcement including police, customs and regulatory authorities.
Developed by the International IP Crime Investigators College, an INTERPOL initiative delivered in co-operation with Underwriters Laboratories and the Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2). This module provides and overview of automotive counterfeiting for customs officers and other law enforcement personnel.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this module without charge.
In addition to simplifying our users’ experience online, IIPCIC is also working to facilitate information sharing and communication by designing a new IIPCIC App. The app is easier for our learners to access IIPCIC news, Events and Resources.
IIPCIC will be showcasing a demo of the app at the IIPCIC booth in Dubai.
The App will be free and made available for both Apple and Android devices on the Apple Store and Google Market. It is scheduled for launch end of Q1 2019.
The International Intellectual Property Crime Investigators College, IIPCIC, hosted an elite group of global IP Crime prosecutors from July 24-26 at UL’s Carugate, Italy office. The mission of the meeting was to develop a new curriculum for global prosecutors interested in pursuing IP crime cases in their regions. IIPCIC is a global training platform that trains police, customs agents and private sector investigators on the nature of IP crime and how to successfully conduct traditional and online investigations.
The subject matter experts who participated are pictured. From left to right, Sunday Okoebor, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Nigeria; J. Todd Reves, Regional Intellectual Property Rights Attaché for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean; Laura Hammel, IP Attaché for Mercosur, Guianas, and Suriname; Eric Klumb, Retired , Deputy Chief for the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS), Washington DC; Jason Daniels, Senior Investigation Manager, Americas, Underwriters Laboratories; Evan Williams, United States Department of Justice Regional Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordinator, (IPLEC), Hong Kong; Keith Kemsly, Instrutional Designer, Success Training & Consulting LLC; Monica Mena, Senior Manager of Education and Partnerships, Underwriters Laboratories; Ellio De Tullio, Founder & Managing Partner, DeTullio & Partners Intellectual Property Law Firm; Jack Chang, Honorary Chairman, Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC).
Developed with logistical support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), these modules aim to provide Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
This curriculum is available at no cost to all law enforcement including police, customs and regulatory authorities.
In this new course, you will learn about the illicit trade of medical products, be able to define substandard and falsified medical products, discuss the scope and scale of this illicit trade, and gain an insight into the tragic impact on individuals and society.
Through real-world scenarios and examples from international operations targeting the online sale of illicit medical products, you will gain a high-level overview of the investigative procedures involved in combating the illicit trade of medical products.
This course was sponsored by the International Institute of Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM) and designed by experts from INTERPOL, IRACM, UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
This module is now available in English, French and Spanish.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this module without charge.
Module 7: discusses the important work of conducting IP examinations at the border.
Module 8: discusses the legal aspects of IP crime, the punitive actions that can be taken against the IP criminal, and the disposition of infringing products.
Developed by IIPCIC with the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO), this 8-module series provides Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
This curriculum is available at no cost to all law enforcement including police, customs and regulatory authorities.
In this new course, you will learn about the illicit trade of medical products, be able to define substandard and falsified medical products, discuss the scope and scale of this illicit trade, and gain an insight into the tragic impact on individuals and society.
Through real-world scenarios and examples from international operations targeting the online sale of illicit medical products, you will gain a high-level overview of the investigative procedures involved in combating the illicit trade of medical products.
This course was sponsored by the International Institute of Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM) and designed by experts from INTERPOL, IRACM, UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this module without charge.
Developed with logistical support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), this module as well as subsequent modules in the series, aims to provide Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this module without charge.
This 2 module course is part of our Industry Modules for Law Enforcement curriculum and is designed to help law enforcement investigators identify and address audiovisual piracy in all its forms. A certificate of completion is available for you to download and print after successfully completing the course.
Through real-world scenarios and examples from international operations targeting the online sale of illicit medical products, you will gain a high-level overview of the investigative procedures involved in combating the illicit trade of medical products.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this course without charge.
On behalf of the International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC), we would like to recognize and thank all of the 2017 award recipients for their efforts in increasing educational opportunities, awareness and communication between the public and private sectors. IIPCIC believes their commitment serves as a powerful example of the vital role of public/private sector partnerships in the fight against transnational IP Crime.
This year IIPCIC would like to recognize Marjorie Ottenville from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as the Austin Police Department’s Criminal Conspiracy Team. The recipients received their awards during the 2017 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference which was held from 28-29 August 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Module 4: discusses the Critical Importance of Government Agency Cooperation in IPR Protection.
Module 5: discusses Customs Partnership with IP Rights Holders.
Developed with logistical support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), these modules as well as subsequent modules in the series, aim to provide Customs officers from around the world with the knowledge they need to confidently approach the detection and interdiction of illicit goods crossing international borders.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in these modules without charge.
The International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC), in cooperation with the International Institute of Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM), held a subject matter expert meeting to design a new eLearning module on the subject of falsified medical products.
The meeting, which took place at the INTERPOL headquarters in France, gathered experts from law enforcement, INTERPOL’s Illicit Goods and Global Health Programme (IGGH), IRACM and health regulatory authorities including the Nigeria National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Over two days, the experts designed the content of the new online module which will be made available to all law enforcement officers and regulatory authority representatives around the world via the IIPCIC online platform.
IIPCIC is a training initiative delivered by INTERPOL in cooperation with Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL).
Schneider Electric Circuit Breakers – Identifying Counterfeits (Typically sold and used outside of North America)
Counterfeit circuit breakers pose a serious risk of electrical fires and electrocution, your work in preventing them from entering the stream of commerce can save lives. Schneider Electric is one of the world’s leading suppliers of circuit breakers offering the broadest array of products in the industry. The purpose of this course is to provide law enforcement with the information needed to identify potentially counterfeit circuit breakers.
All law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives will automatically be enrolled in this module without charge.
Learn about new and upcoming events and course releases
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April 2024
Let's honour the power of innovation and intellectual property in driving sustainable progress. From AI to groundbreaking inventions, let's protect and promote IP rights to shape a brighter future for all.
#WorldIPDay
25
April 2024
We recently took part in the 19th INTERPOL Annual Heads of National Central Bureaus (NCB) Conference to strengthen collaboration with INTERPOL member countries and showcase our cutting-edge immersive learning experience.
24
April 2024
2024 IIPCIC awards nomination form is now open!
Anyone in the IP community, including law enforcement, rights holders, or other stakeholders, may honour the exemplary efforts of an individual, department, team or specific unit by nominating them to be considered for these awards.
18
April 2024
Registration is now open for the 2024 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference, which will take place on 23-25 September 2024, in Willemstad, Curaçao.
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March 2024
Keith Williams Scholarship Fund Nominations are now open for the September 2024 intake of the CIPCIT Short Course.
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February 2024
Recognizing the ongoing challenges posed by intellectual property (IP) crimes across neighboring countries, this Regional IP Crime Conference continues to serve as a vital platform for collaboration. This conference is a forum for law enforcement, government officials, and industry experts to share their local expertise in combating the prevalent IP crimes in their region.
The 13th Regional IP Crime Conference was held in-person from 20 to 21 February 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Co-organized by INTERPOL, Dubai Police, and the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), this internationally recognized event aimed to foster cooperation and knowledge exchange.
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February 2024
We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our online course:
You can expect an enhanced learning experience and improved mobile accessibility as well as access to engaging scenarios and case studies to help reinforce your learning.
To access this updated course, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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January 2024
We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our online course:
You can expect an enhanced learning experience and improved mobile accessibility as well as access to recent case studies and knowledge checks to help reinforce your learning.
To access this updated course, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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January 2024
We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our IIPCIC Specialized Curriculum for IP Prosecutors:
You can expect an enhanced learning experience and improved mobile accessibility as well as access to real-world case studies and engaging scenarios to help you interact in a meaningful way with the information provided.
To access this updated course, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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January 2024
We are happy to announce the release of the third recorded webinar from the I-SOP Project Webinars Series:
This webinar is now available to all law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives.
To access this webinar, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
01
January 2024
Thank you for your dedication to combating IP crime through education.
27
November 2023
Report on International IP Crime Conference, 2023
The 16th annual IP Crime Conference report is now available, which provides session insights, best practices, and exciting outcomes that occurred at the 2023 event held in Lillestrøm, Norway, from 25 to 27 September.
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November 2023
We are happy to announce the release of the recorded webinars from the 2023 IP Crime Conference Webinars Series:
Professional Development for IP Investigators
Leadership & Diversity: Women in IP
Digital Safety & Online Policing
These webinar recordings are now available to all law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives.
To access these webinars, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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November 2023
The 16th International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference took place Sept. 25-27 in Oslo, Norway, cohosted by INTERPOL and the Norwegian Police Service in partnership with UL Standards & Engagement.
450 participants from 70 countries representing 250 organizations attended the event, focusing on Pathways to Solutions, examining the areas of Applied Research & Technology, Leadership & Diversity and Environmental Impact.
07
November 2023
During the 2023 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, the Organizers piloted the Oslo Armchair Innovation Sessions that featured interviews with subject matter experts.
01
November 2023
We are proud to announce the winners of our 2023 annual awards presented in Oslo at the IP Crime Conference.
24
August 2023
We are happy to announce the release of the two recorded webinars from the INTERPOL Stop Online Piracy (I-SOP) Project Webinars Series:
These webinar recordings are available to law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives.
15
May 2023
You may be eligible for a Scholarship to complete the CIPCIT short course.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity!
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April 2023
01
January 2023
Thank you for your dedication to combating IP crime through education.
06
December 2022
You asked – we answered!
We are excited to announce INTERPOL’s collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the launch of the Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (CIPCIT) Short Course.
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November 2022
We are pleased to congratulate the winners of our 2022 IIPCIC Awards!
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September 2022
Delegates attending this year’s conference, co-hosted by INTERPOL and the Korean National Police Agency in partnership with UL Standards & Engagement;
heard from expert speakers about IP-related issues
participated in workshops, roundtables & panel sessions
built working relationships
connected with 400+ law enforcement & industry representatives from more than 70 countries
& more...
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September 2022
Combating piracy has become increasingly challenging for law enforcement, and so gaining insights into the complexity of online piracy is critical.
We recently hosted a workshop on "Online Piracy: a Dynamic, Diverse and Complex crime", which brought together more than 80 key stakeholders from law enforcement, and the public and private sectors.
19
September 2022
We are pleased to announce that our 2 module course designed to help law enforcement investigators define the characteristics of audiovisual internet piracy (AVIP), is now available in Portuguese.
16
August 2022
Detection, Interdiction, and Safe Handling of Counterfeit and Substandard Lithium Batteries
Lithium batteries are used in everyday products such as electronics, toys, headphones, digital cameras, electric vehicles, mobile phones, and more. Law enforcement officers, Customs and border authorities, and postal operators around the world handle lithium batteries on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many of these batteries are counterfeit and substandard, posing threats to these individuals as well as the end consumers.
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June 2022
To mark World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, we co-hosted a webinar with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on "IP Crime & Sports Events" featuring expert panelists from IIPCIC, IOC, the U.S. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Center, INTERPOL's Illicit Goods & Global Health Programme, Integrity in Sport, and Project Stadia Major Event Security.
Thank you to our co-hosts, panelists and participants for your anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy efforts. Great teamwork!
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May 2022
We recently hosted a webinar to celebrate #WorldIPDay (26 April) and to acknowledge the fantastic efforts being undertaken around the world to fight intellectual property crime. Here’s what some of the participants had to say:
"It really shed light on how important the cooperation between public and private sector is."
"It was an interesting session with a lot of information gathered on the other agencies involved in combatting IP crimes."
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April 2022
Every 26 of April, we celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day and honour law enforcement officers and others who play a vital role in protecting the world’s citizens from IP crime.
Learn more about our work with police academies across the globe who are working through education to protect intellectual property rights, helping to build a better future:
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April 2022
In cooperation with INTERPOL’s Illicit Goods and Global Health Programme, IIPCIC hosted a webinar with experts from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors on "Protecting the Public from Illicit Medical Products". The webinar was attended by participants from more than 40 INTERPOL member countries, and sought to provide law enforcement with tips for identifying illicit medical products.
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January 2022
If you’re looking for inspiration to improve your investigation skills and enhance your career, or if you simply wish to learn something new, here are the courses that our law enforcement learners found most rewarding in 2021:
IIPCIC Introductory Curriculum: The Investigation of Transnational and Organized Intellectual Property (IP) Crime.
Cryptocurrency: Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related IP Crime.
IIPCIC Intermediate Curriculum: The Investigation of Transnational and Organized Intellectual Property (IP) Crime (part 2).
Medical Industry: Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products.
IIPCIC Advanced Curriculum: Investigating Online Counterfeiting and Piracy.
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December 2021
Helping law enforcement officers gain the knowledge and skills needed to face today's challenges is what we do best. That is why we were delighted to chair a panel session on the impact of Covid-19 on innovation in law enforcement, business models, technologies and IP, at the 10th Regional IP Crime Conference for the Middle East and North Africa.
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October 2021
We are proud to work with police academies around the world and to recognize the achievement of all trainees.
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October 2021
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Awards!
... learn more
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October 2021
We are pleased to announce that our module on Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related Intellectual Property Crime is now available in Spanish.
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June 2021
During today’s webinar on "Sport and Intellectual Property," participants learned from our expert speakers about the key roles that law enforcement and industry play in tackling the organized criminals behind counterfeit sports merchandise and pirated sports content. This webinar was part of our IP Crime Conference Webinar Series.
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June 2021
We are proud to support law enforcement’s anti-counterfeiting efforts!
Read how we work with police academies around the world to put IP crime on the training agenda:
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May 2021
We are excited to announce that we are extending our webinar invitations to IIPCIC learners free of charge!
Today, participants joined our webinar on "Women in Intellectual Property," which was led by five exceptional women from law enforcement and private industries. Joining from across the world, speakers shared insights into their fascinating careers at the forefront of IP enforcement and protection. The webinar was co-hosted in partnership with ASIS International Women in Security (UK) and is part of our IP Crime Conference Webinar Series.
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April 2021
We believe education has a key role to play in the fight against IP crime. Learn more about this crime area:
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January 2021
We are pleased to announce that our English Advanced Curriculum: Investigating Online Counterfeiting and Piracy, is now Android mobile device compatible. The advanced curriculum examines investigating online piracy and counterfeiting in detail to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully lead and manage online criminal investigations.
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January 2021
Make learning with IIPCIC your new year's resolution:
Improve skills in IP crime investigation
Understand complex transnational organized IP crime cases
Learn how to preserve digital evidence
& more...
Happy New Year from all of us at IIPCIC!
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December 2020
We wish to thank our students, experts and partner organizations around the world for helping us celebrate our 10-year anniversary! We are committed to helping law enforcement and IP stakeholders combat transnational organized IP crime through training, and look forward to the next decade of leading IP education with you.
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October 2020
We are pleased to announce that our 9 module Prosecutors curriculum is now available in Spanish.
15
October 2020
We are proud to work with police academies around the world and to recognize the achievement of all trainees.
08
September 2020
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related Intellectual Property Crime.
10
June 2020
Thank you to our students for participating in our courses and a special thanks to our subject-matter experts for sharing their anti-counterfeiting knowledge. Together, we can make the world a safer place.
Read what our subject-matter experts have to say.
04
May 2020
To all law enforcement officials and first responders, thank you for your dedication and commitment to protecting our societies during this global health emergency. Because counterfeiters don’t #StayAtHome.
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April 2020
Since its creation in 2010, IIPCIC has been leading efforts to educate global law enforcement and stakeholder groups on how to combat transnational organized IP crime effectively. This year we are celebrating a decade of leading IP education! Visit our anniversary page to discover more about what we have achieved.
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April 2020
We’re keeping our doors to online learning open!
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February 2020
We are pleased to announce that our 8 module Customs curriculum is now available in Spanish.
19
November 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2019 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Awards!
... learn more
11
October 2019
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new IIPCIC Specialized Curriculum for IP Prosecutors.
... learn more
01
October 2019
We are pleased to announce that 'IPR in the Vegetable Seeds Sector' is now available in our Industry Modules for Law Enforcement bundle.
... read more
05
September 2019
This new learner experience is more personal, intelligent, engaging and user friendly for mobile devices.
... read more
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April 2019
We appreciate all you do to fight IP crime.
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January 2019
We are pleased to announce that our Levi Strauss & Co Product Guide is now available in Portuguese.
... read more
11
December 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the final modules of our 8 module Customs course in Mandarin.
... read more.
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October 2018
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Identifying and Combating Counterfeit Components in the Automotive Industry.
... read more
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September 2018
NEW IIPCIC Curriculum in Development for IP Crime Prosecutors interested in pursuing IP crime cases in their regions.
... read more
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September 2018
We are pleased to announce that our 8 module Customs curriculum is now available in Arabic.
... read more.
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August 2018
Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products is now available in French and Spanish.
... read more.
06
March 2018
We are pleased to announce the launch of modules 7 and 8 of our 8 module Customs curriculum.
... read more
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January 2018
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products.
... read more
07
November 2017
We are pleased to announce the launch of module 6 “IPR Risk Management: A Critical Tool for Discovering IPR Violations”.
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October 2017
Our Audio Visual Internet Piracy course is now available in Arabic, French and Mandarin.
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August 2017
US Customs & Border Protection and the Austin Police Department receive IIPCIC Outstanding Public and Private Sector Partnership Awards for their commitment to anti-counterfeiting activities.
... read more
07
June 2017
We are pleased to announce the launch of modules 4 and 5 of our 8 module Customs curriculum.
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May 2017
IIPCIC works in cooperation with the International Institute of Research Against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM) to design a new eLearning module for law enforcement on combatting falsified medical products.
... read more
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May 2017
We are pleased to announce that the following course is now available in French and Spanish.
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