Private Sector Training Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property Crime

This module is designed to assist new IP crime law enforcement officers to develop their understanding of the concepts of IP crime and what constitutes Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Crime, as well as learn the key terms used.

Module 2: Introduction to Intellectual Property Crime Investigations

This module discusses the investigation of IP crime, including: elements of the offence, investigation techniques and elements included in the report for prosecution of an IP crime. It builds upon the topics presented in module one.

Module 3: Introduction to Intellectual Property Crime Economic Consequences

This module provides information on the damages caused by IP crime, its economic impact and how employment is impacted by its effects on the market economy. It builds upon previous modules and deals with the economic consequences of IP crime.

Module 4: Introduction to Effective Partnerships in Combating IP Crime

The investigation of IP crime relies upon many techniques and this course outlines the benefits of working in partnership to secure the best possible outcome. It builds upon previous modules and explains how effective partnerships can enhance IP crime investigations.

Module 5: Introduction to Organized Crime Funding & IP Crime

This module concentrates on the types of organized crime that exist, as well as the widespread effects of IP crime activity. It builds upon previous modules and explains how organized crime dominates IP crime.

Module 6: Introduction to INTERPOL & INTERPOL’s intellectual property crime programme

This module provides an overview of INTERPOL and describes how INTERPOL’s programme targeting intellectual property crime delivers its IP crime services.

Module 7: Introduction to the Health & Safety Consequences of Intellectual Property Crimes

This module concentrates on the health and safety consequences of IP crime on consumers, organizations, and countries. It illustrates these negative effects with real-world examples of IP crimes, cases and raids.

Module 8: 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.

Module 9: 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.

Module 10: 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.

Module 11: 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.

Module 12: 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.

Module 13: 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.

Module 14: 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.