- [Voiceover] For over 10 years,
the Global Intellectual Property Academy
has been at the forefront of intellectual
property awareness and training.
As part of the United States patent and trademark office,
the Global Intellectual Property Academy or GIPA
works with many constituents including foreign officials
with responsibility for intellectual property,
small and medium size businesses in the U.S.
And officials from throughout the U.S. government.
To promote effective and balanced intellectual
property systems throughout the world
for the benefit of intellectual property owners and users.
GIPA accomplishes this through training
and capacity-building programs and through the use
of an ever expanding e-learning library
which cover the full range of IP including patents,
trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
and enforcement of intellectual property.
Annually, over 7000 people participate in over 125 programs
and feedback from participants has been enthusiastic.
Through innovative IP programs and relationships
with key stakeholders worldwide,
the Global Intellectual Property Academy will continue
to serve as an important resource to the IP community.
For more information visit GIPA on the web at www.uspto.gov.