Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Spanish


customs spanish

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.

Crypto seeds

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 Seeds course is now available in our Industry Modules for Law Enforcement bundle


AIB seeds

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.

Welcome to our New IIPCIC Learner Experience!


This new learner experience is more personal, intelligent, engaging and user friendly for mobile devices.

iipcic app

The enhanced dashboard includes new features such as:

  • Latest IIPCIC News
  • An Inbox containing your course notifications and other communications from the IIPCIC secretariat
  • Polls and Resources as they become available
  • Quick accesses to featured courses
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Visit college.iipcic.org to login or create your account.

13th Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference for the Middle East and North Africa – 2024


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.

Regional IP Crime Conference

Levi's Product Guide is Now Available in Portuguese


iipcic app

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.

Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Mandarin


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.

Identifying and Combating Counterfeit Components in the Automotive Industry


autmotive industry

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.

IIPCIC.org Gets a Refresh and an App!


iipcic app

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.

IIIPCIC Preparing to Engage a New Stakeholder Group: IP Prosecutors!


iipcic app

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.

This new curriculum would invite a new stakeholder group, IP prosecutors, to join the 16000+ registered IP investigators from both the public and private sectors. Some of the topics to be covered include evidence collection, courtroom presentation, parallel proceedings and damages and sentencing. In addition to IP prosecutors, the new curriculum would include content meaningful for police officers and investigators as well as customs officers. The curriculum is planned for release in Q4 of 2019.

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).

Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Arabic


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.

Illicit Trade of Medical Products Now Available in French and Spanish


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.

Customs Curriculum Modules 7 and 8 are Live!


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.

New Course - Illicit Trade of Medical Products


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.

Customs Curriculum Module 6 is now live.


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.

AV Internet Piracy Course Translations


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.

IIPCIC Outstanding Partnership Awards



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.

Customs Curriculum Modules 4 and 5 are Now Live.


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.

IIPCIC works with IRACM


ICRAM

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 is now available in French and Spanish


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.


IIPCIC News

Learn about new and upcoming events and course releases

29

October 2024

eLearning Short Course Release!

We are excited to launch our first eLearning short course:


Combating Illegal Pesticides.


This course, developed in partnership with industry experts, focuses on combating the illicit trade of counterfeit and illegal plant protection (pesticide) products.

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10

October 2024

IP Regional Crime Conference

CIPCIT Short Course Nominations - January Intake

Keith Williams Scholarship Fund Nominations are now open for the January 2025 intake of the CIPCIT Short Course.


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24

September 2024

Coming Soon!

The IP Crime College is pleased to announce a new series of safety-focused eLearning short courses.


... learn more

27

August 2024

Cryptocurrency Course Update

We are happy to announce the release of our updated version of our online course:


Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related Intellectual Property (IP) Crime.


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’.

13

August 2024

Intermediate Curriculum Update

We are happy to announce the release of our updated IIPCIC Intermediate Curriculum:


The Investigation of Transnational and Organized Intellectual Property (IP) Crime.


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’.

05

August 2024

I-SOP Project

INTERPOL Stop Online Piracy Project Webinar 4

We are happy to announce the release of the fourth recorded webinar from the I-SOP Project Webinars Series:


Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Piracy.


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’.

30

July 2024

Our First Podcast!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first podcast series dedicated to intellectual property crime.


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11

June 2024

4 Reasons to Attend the 2024 IP Crime Conference

Learn more about why you should come to Curaçao.


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21

May 2024

Pharmaceuticals Course Update

We are happy to announce the release of our updated version of our online course:


Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products.


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’.

30

April 2024

Introductory Curriculum Update

We are happy to announce the release of our updated IIPCIC Introductory Curriculum:


The Investigation of Transnational and Organized Intellectual Property (IP) Crime.


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’.

26

April 2024

IIPCIC Awards

Celebrating World IP Day!

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

IIPCIC Awards

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.

... learn more

24

April 2024

IIPCIC Awards

Annual IIPCIC Awards Nomination

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.

... learn more

18

April 2024

IP Crime

2024 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference

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.


... learn more

05

March 2024

IP Regional Crime Conference

CIPCIT Short Course Nominations - September Intake

Keith Williams Scholarship Fund Nominations are now open for the September 2024 intake of the CIPCIT Short Course.


... learn more

20

February 2024

IP Regional Crime Conference

13th Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference for the Middle East and North Africa – 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.


... learn more

13

February 2024

Customs

Customs Curriculum Update

We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our online course:


Specialized Curriculum for Customs Officers on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement.


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’.

30

January 2024

Lithium Batteries

Lithium Batteries Course Update

We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our online course:


Detection, Interdiction, and Safe Handling of Counterfeit and Substandard Lithium Batteries.


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’.

16

January 2024

Prosecutors

Specialized Curriculum for IP Prosecutors Update

We are happy to announce the release of the updated version of our IIPCIC Specialized Curriculum for IP Prosecutors:


Investigating, Preparing, and Prosecuting Criminal Intellectual Property Cases.


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’.

04

January 2024

I-SOP Project

INTERPOL Stop Online Piracy Project Webinar 3

We are happy to announce the release of the third recorded webinar from the I-SOP Project Webinars Series:


Technical Approach to Digital Piracy Investigation


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

Happy New Year 2023

Wishing you all a very happy 2024!

Thank you for your dedication to combating IP crime through education.


27

November 2023

IP Crime

Pathways to Solutions:

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.


... learn more

24

November 2023

IP Crime

2023 IP Crime Conference Webinars

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’.

15

November 2023

IP Crime

2023 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference

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.


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07

November 2023

Oslo Armchair Interviews

Oslo Armchair Innovation Sessions

During the 2023 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, the Organizers piloted the Oslo Armchair Innovation Sessions that featured interviews with subject matter experts.


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01

November 2023

IIPCIC Awards

2023 IIPCIC Awards

We are proud to announce the winners of our 2023 annual awards presented in Oslo at the IP Crime Conference.


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24

August 2023

I-SOP Project

INTERPOL Stop Online Piracy Project Webinars

We are happy to announce the release of the two recorded webinars from the INTERPOL Stop Online Piracy (I-SOP) Project Webinars Series:


1 - Digital Piracy and Cryptocurrency

2 - Follow the Money and Online Seizure


These webinar recordings are available to law enforcement IP crime investigators including police officers, customs or appropriate regulatory body representatives.

... learn more

15

May 2023

Keith Williams Scholarhip Fund

Keith Williams Scholarship Fund

You may be eligible for a Scholarship to complete the CIPCIT short course.


Learn more about this exciting opportunity!


... learn more

26

April 2023

Happy World IP Day

Happy World IP Day to all our students around the globe!

01

January 2023

Happy New Year 2023

Happy new year to all our students around the world!

Thank you for your dedication to combating IP crime through education.


06

December 2022

CIPCIT certificate

Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime & Illicit Trade (CIPCIT) Short Course

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.


... learn more

22

November 2022

IIPCIC Awards

2022 IIPCIC Award Winners

We are pleased to congratulate the winners of our 2022 IIPCIC Awards!


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20

September 2022

IP Crime

Fighting intellectual property crime through global cooperation at the 2022 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference in Seoul, Rep. of Korea. 20 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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19

September 2022

Online Piracy Workshop

2022 IIPCIC Workshop on Online Piracy: a Dynamic, Diverse and Complex crime

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.


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19

September 2022

AV Piracy Portuguese

Audio Visual Internet Piracy Course is Now Available in Portuguese!

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.


... learn more

16

August 2022

Lithium Batteries

New Course Release!

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.


... learn more

8

June 2022

IP Crime

IIPCIC Webinar

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!

27

May 2022

IP Crime

IIPCIC Webinar

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."

- Participant, General Directorate of National Security, Morocco


"It was an interesting session with a lot of information gathered on the other agencies involved in combatting IP crimes."

- Participant, Cameroonian Police


See our complete list of course offerings

26

April 2022

world ip day

World IP Day

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:

... learn more

4

April 2022

webinar

IIPCIC Webinar

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.

18

January 2022

IP Crime

The 5 Most Popular IIPCIC Courses of 2021 – for law enforcement

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.

See our complete list of course offerings

17

December 2021

IP Crime

Driving the IP crime response for the Middle East and North Africa

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.


... learn more

29

October 2021

trainees

Recognizing Our Trainees

We are proud to work with police academies around the world and to recognize the achievement of all trainees.


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15

October 2021

IIPCIC Award Winners

2021 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Award Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Awards!

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5

October 2021

world ip day

Cryptocurrency Module is Now Available in Spanish!

We are pleased to announce that our module on Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related Intellectual Property Crime is now available in Spanish.

... learn more

16

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.

8

June 2021

Happy World Anti-Counterfeiting Day!

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:

... learn more

12

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.

26

April 2021

Happy World IP Day!

We believe education has a key role to play in the fight against IP crime. Learn more about this crime area:


... learn more

12

January 2021

Advanced Curriculum Update

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.


... learn more

01

January 2021

Happy New Year

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!

31

December 2020

Looking to the Future of IP Education

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.


... discover more

27

October 2020

world ip day

Prosecutors Curriculum is Now Available in Spanish!

We are pleased to announce that our 9 module Prosecutors curriculum is now available in Spanish.

... learn more

15

October 2020

trainees

Recognizing Our Trainees

We are proud to work with police academies around the world and to recognize the achievement of all trainees.


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08

September 2020

world ip day

New Course Release!

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Understanding Cryptocurrency-Related Intellectual Property Crime.


... learn more

10

June 2020

world ip day

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

world ip day

Thank You!

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.

29

April 2020

world ip day

Celebrating 10 Years

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.

... discover more

29

April 2020

world ip day

Looking to continue your law enforcement education?

We’re keeping our doors to online learning open!

26

April 2020

world ip day

IIPCIC continues to support #WorldIPDay

19

February 2020

Customs

Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Spanish

We are pleased to announce that our 8 module Customs curriculum is now available in Spanish.


... learn more.

19

November 2019

IIPCIC Award Winners

2019 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Award Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2019 IP Crime Investigators College Innovation Awards!

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11

October 2019

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New Online Training Series for IP Prosecutors

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new IIPCIC Specialized Curriculum for IP Prosecutors.

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October 2019

AIB Seeds course is now available to Law Enforcement

We are pleased to announce that 'IPR in the Vegetable Seeds Sector' is now available in our Industry Modules for Law Enforcement bundle.

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September 2019

Welcome to our IIPCIC New Learner Experience!

This new learner experience is more personal, intelligent, engaging and user friendly for mobile devices.

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April 2019

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Happy World IP Day to all our students around the world

We appreciate all you do to fight IP crime.



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January 2019

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Levi's Product Guide is Now Available in Portuguese

We are pleased to announce that our Levi Strauss & Co Product Guide is now available in Portuguese.

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December 2018

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Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Mandarin

We are pleased to announce the release of the final modules of our 8 module Customs course in Mandarin.

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October 2018

New Course Release!

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Identifying and Combating Counterfeit Components in the Automotive Industry.

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September 2018

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IIPCIC Preparing to Engage a New Stakeholder Group: IP Prosecutors

NEW IIPCIC Curriculum in Development for IP Crime Prosecutors interested in pursuing IP crime cases in their regions.

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September 2018

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Customs Curriculum is Now Available in Arabic

We are pleased to announce that our 8 module Customs curriculum is now available in Arabic.

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August 2018

Illicit Trade of Medical Products Now Available in French and Spanish

Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products is now available in French and Spanish.

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March 2018

Customs Curriculum Modules 7 and 8 are Live!

We are pleased to announce the launch of modules 7 and 8 of our 8 module Customs curriculum.

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January 2018

New Course - Illicit Trade of Medical Products

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new course: Understanding and Addressing the Illicit Trade of Medical Products.

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November 2017

Customs Curriculum Module 6 is now Live.

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

AV Internet Piracy Course Translations

Our Audio Visual Internet Piracy course is now available in Arabic, French and Mandarin.

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August 2017

IIPCIC Outstanding Partnership Awards

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.

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June 2017

Customs Curriculum Modules 4 and 5 are Now Live.

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 with IRACM

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.

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May 2017

Schneider Electric Circuit Breakers is now available in French and Spanish

We are pleased to announce that the following course is now available in French and Spanish.

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