Intellectual Property Rights Education in the United States David Gappa Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordinator U.S. Embassy – Bucharest, Romania

The United States

Some Key Concepts There is no mandatory training on intellectual property education at any level in the United States There are many good models for introducing concepts of intellectual property into school curriculums at every level Look at examples of presentations that have been developed as well as available resources when developing programs that will work for your school

Some Key Concepts Working with government agencies and school administrators can take time and be frustrating In the United States, prosecutors, judges, and private attorneys often visit schools and other groups to give presentations about topics in which they work such as intellectual property Much of the material you will see in these examples could be used for school curriculum and also in presentations by experts at schools

Examples of Educational Material

American Intellectual Property Law Association AIPLA.ORG

Q: Why is intellectual property important? A: These products, “ideas” “inventions” and “creations” have commercial value - $$$.

STATE.GOV/E/EB/TPP/IPE/EDUCATION

STOPFAKES.GOV

USPTO.GOV/KIDS

USPTO.GOV/KIDS/VIDEOS.HTML

USPTO.GOV/KIDS/ScienceOfInnovationStories.pdf

USPTO.GOV/KIDS/TEACHERSFAQ

stoppirateria.md

IPLEC Developed Education Program

Introduces concepts of intellectual property Promotes respect for IP rights Ready to be used in schools or at gatherings of students

PIRATERIA SI CONTRAFACEREA UITA-TE IN JURUL TAU! SPUNE STOP!

Furtul de proprietate intelectuala

Ce este proprietatea intelectuala?

Contact Information David Gappa Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Coordinator U.S. Embassy – Bucharest, Romania