International IP Crime Investigators CollegeAn INTERPOL Initiative in Co-operation with UL Standards & Engagement
Free for Law Enforcement
The IIPCIC programme of study for law enforcement consists of 5 online curriculums, industry-specific courses, and pre-recorded webinars. An IIPCIC certificate endorsed by INTERPOL is available to download after successful completion of each curriculum and industry-specific course. All police officers, customs officers, prosecutors, and regulatory body representatives can take the IIPCIC training without charge.
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Request Course AccessThe Investigation of Transnational and Organized Intellectual Property (IP) Crime.
The IIPCIC Intermediate Curriculum topics were identified and developed by a transnational committee of renowned subject matter experts (SMEs). The topics were recognized as the key building blocks necessary to form a sound basis of knowledge that will prepare law enforcement and other partners to effectively fight IP crime on an international level.
The Intermediate Curriculum training modules have been developed for investigators who want to consolidate their knowledge of IP crime and actively pursue counterfeiting and piracy cases. Those who successfully complete this level will be able to investigate transnational organized IP crime cases and provide specialist advice to colleagues.
This curriculum is currently available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Mandarin. Students must complete each module and pass the accompanying quiz with a score of 80% or better to complete the training and receive their downloadable certificate.
L2.1: Internet Piracy and Combating Online Criminals in the 21st Century
This 60-minute course looks at various aspects of the Internet, examining how it operates, what types of offences are prevalent online and suggests how these can be investigated.
L2.2: Integrated IP Crime Law Enforcement Strategies
This module is designed to help law enforcement officers expand their skills in IP investigation by adopting a coherent approach to intellectual property crime. This is illustrated by examining the skills required within an integrated strategy and how to evaluate the benefits derived from different levels of integration.
L2.3: Working with the Private Sector
This module is designed to help law enforcement officers working in IP crime investigation to identify the benefits of working with the private sector; recognize how an appropriate relationship can deliver mutual benefits, and to effectively manage public and private sector expectations.
L2.4: How to Disrupt, Dismantle & Deter Street Level Organized IP Crime
This module examines IP crime at street level, illustrating how, in the majority of cases, it is controlled by organized crime. It also suggests ways in which such crime should be tackled.
L2.5: Protecting Trade Secrets
This 60-minute course examines commercial Trade Secrets, how they sit within the topic of intellectual property, and how they should be protected. Case studies are also provided.
L2.6: Establishing a Dedicated IP Crime Law Enforcement Capability
This module assesses why a dedicated investigation unit is the most practical option to tackle IP crime by looking at the structural framework and core responsibilities of such operational units. It provides several examples of dedicated investigation units and compares working practices.
L2.7: Investigation & Evidence Gathering
This module builds on Introductory Level Module 2 and is designed to assist law enforcement officers to successfully prepare and plan enforcement action against international counterfeiters.
On successful completion of the IIPCIC Intermediate Level Curriculum, students will be eligible to download and print an IIPCIC Certificate endorsed by INTERPOL certifying they have “successfully completed an intermediate course of professional studies on the investigation of transnational and organized intellectual property (IP) crime”. The certificate course, recognized by INTERPOL, provides IP crime professionals with evidence of specialist awareness and learning on the subject of transnational organized IP crime.
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