International IP Crime Investigators CollegeAn INTERPOL Initiative in Co-operation with UL Standards & Engagement
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.
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Learn about FREE IIPCIC training for police officers, customs officers, prosecutors and regulatory body representatives dealing with Intellectual Property (IP) Crime. IIPCIC Mission Training Information |
We're thrilled to announce that the 18th annual International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference will occur in Lyon, France, from 29 September to 2 October 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to this premier event, where we'll continue to share knowledge, expertise, and strategies to combat IP crime.
Please mark the dates in your calendars and register today to secure your spot!
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You may be eligible for a Scholarship to complete the Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (CIPCIT) short course.
CIPCIT is an educational short course delivered online by the University of Portsmouth’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Nominations for the September 2025 intake are now open!
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July 2025
2025 IIPCIC awards nomination deadline has been extended!
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.
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June 2025
We are happy to announce the release of our updated version of our online course:
Built in cooperation with the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA), this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the audiovisual industry, including its characteristics, digital content distribution methods, and the nuances of audiovisual internet piracy. Upon completion of the course, you will gain practical skills to investigate AV internet piracy, gather evidence, and collaborate with the AV industry to support investigations and prosecutions. In addition, you can expect an enhanced learning experience and improved mobile accessibility.
To access this updated course, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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June 2025
We are happy to announce the release of our updated IIPCIC Advanced Curriculum:
You can expect an enhanced learning experience and improved mobile accessibility as well as access to two new sections: a real-world counterfeiting case study using passive open-source intelligence techniques (OSINT), and an introduction to responsible and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for law enforcement.
To access this updated course, Login to your account and choose ‘My Courses’ > ‘English’.
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May 2025
We recently presented during the webinar "Enhancing Airmail Safety and Security – Current Trends and Future Directions", hosted by IATA, UPU, and ICAO.
This joint webinar explored current trends and future directions in enhancing airmail security, with a focus on collaboration and compliance in the postal and aviation sectors.
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April 2025
2025 IIPCIC awards nomination form is now open!
On World IP Day, let's highlight the dangers of music counterfeiting and piracy:
Substandard products can cause harm
Pirated files can infect devices with malware
Fake sites can scam you out of money & data
Funds organized crime
Law enforcement around the world play a crucial role in protecting the public from these significant threats. Join the fight against counterfeiting and piracy through education!
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April 2025
2025 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.
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March 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the second podcast in our series dedicated to intellectual property crime!
Join us as we explore the vital partnership between the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and INTERPOL to combat illicit activities in the international postal supply chain.
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January 2025
We are happy to announce the release of our 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 2025
Thank you for your dedication to combating IP crime through education.
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Our dedicated partners from law enforcement and key organizations are committed to creating partnerships to identify, disrupt and dismantle transnational organized networks behind IP crime.
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Our dedicated corporate and academic partners are committed to educating global law enforcement on the health and economic consequences of IP crime and creating partnerships to combat this international criminal activity.
The mission of IIPCIC is to educate global law enforcement and stakeholder groups to effectively combat transnational IP crime.
IIPCIC is a fully interactive online IP crime training platform providing intellectual property (IP) crime courses and is operated between INTERPOL and UL Standard & Engagement.
The College serves the needs of all key international partners and stakeholders joined in the fight against IP Crime. The intellectual property (IP) crime courses are offered in the four INTERPOL official languages of Arabic, English, French and Spanish, as well as Mandarin and Portuguese.