Partners
Dennemeyer & Co
Global IP Management Service Provider with 50 Years Experience
For 50 years Dennemeyer has been the first choice for full-service global IP management. We provide high-quality Trademark and Patent Portfolio Services, IP Consulting and cutting-edge Software Solutions. Our flagship product DIAMS iQ combines the advantages of client-server and web-based systems.
Anaqua
Anaqua is a leading provider of intellectual asset management software and maintenance services. The ANAQUA Enterprise IAM solution supports the full IP lifecycle from idea to monetization for all IP categories, including inventions, patents, trade secrets, brands and trademarks. ANAQUA Express is a streamlined, more affordable solution for smaller IP teams. Anaqua’s annuity services are provided in collaboration with Anaqua’s sister company, SGA2, an ISO 9001-certified supplier of global annuity and renewal services.
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property - AIPPI
The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) is one of the world's leading international organisations dedicated to the development and improvement of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation which currently counts almost 9000 members, representing more than 120 countries.
The objective of AIPPI is to improve and promote the protection of intellectual property on both an international and national basis. It pursues this objective by working for the development, expansion and improvement of international and regional treaties and agreements, and also national laws relating to intellectual property.
Learn more about AIPPI on www.aippi.org
AIPLA
AIPLA represents domestic and international lawyers in patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. Our nearly 15,000 members benefit from our educational programs and work on US legislation, federal regulations, and IP cases in the courts.
Association of European Science & Technology Transfer Professionals
The initiative of a multinational group of professionals to meet and share experiences on a regular basis resulted in the establishment of the non-profit Association of European Science & Technology Transfer Professionals. ASTP is practitioners and members-focused and is growing rapidly.
Our association consists of more than 600 members, covering 41 countries. The majority of our members are technology transfer professionals at public knowledge institutions. Our mission is to professionalise and promote technology and knowledge transfer between the European science base and industry.
FORUM Institute
FORUM Institute, one of the leading conference and seminar specialists in Europe, is dedicated to provide high-quality training for Professionals and Executives with a strong presence in the area of intellectual property.
ITMA – Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) was founded in 1934 and has about 1,600 members. ITMA promotes high standards of training, qualification and continued learning in order to ensure that the Trade Mark Attorney profession is able to undertake on behalf of clients, large and small, all of the work associated with securing and protecting trade marks and other intellectual property rights in the UK and abroad.
For information about becoming a member of ITMA and the many benefits of joining us click here: http://www.itma.org.uk/about/join_us/benefits
Globe Law and Business
Globe Law and Business specialises in producing practical, topical titles for international legal and business professionals.
Established in 2005, we set out to create books that are of a sufficiently high level to be of real use to the experienced professional, yet still accessible and easy to navigate. We are a division of Globe Business Publishing Ltd, based in London, focusing in particular on intellectual property, energy and finance.
We love books. Our hardback titles are carefully produced, with the utmost attention paid to the editorial, design and production processes. We hope that this results in high-quality titles which are easy to read.
The Anti-counterfeiting Group
The Anti-counterfeiting Group (ACG) is a not-for-profit trade association, recognized as a leading authority on the worldwide trade in fakes. ACG was founded in the United Kingdom in 1980 with just 18 members in the automotive industry, who discovered that they all had a common problem with counterfeit parts. We now represent nearly 200 organizations globally, operating in, or providing specialist advice to, most industry sectors where counterfeiting is an issue.
World Customs Organization (WCO)
The World Customs Organization (WCO) is the only international intergovernmental organisation uniquely focused on customs matters. With 177 members across the globe collectively processing 99% of world trade, the WCO is recognised as the voice of the customs community. It is noted for its expertise in developing global standards, simplifying and harmonising customs procedures, trade security, trade facilitation, customs enforcement and compliance including counterfeiting and piracy, the Harmonized System goods nomenclature, valuation, origin and customs capacity building. More info is available at: information@wcoomd.org
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP)
The International Chamber of Commerce's Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) initiative unites the global business community to identify and address IP rights issues more efficiently and to petition for greater commitment by local, national and international officials. By delivering compelling messages from industry executives, BASCAP underscores the severity of the problem and compels governments, the public and the media to take action and ensure that intellectual property is respected and protected: www.iccwbo.org/bascap.
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading provider of intellectual property solutions. Our offerings are used by professionals across the IP lifecycle to develop, maintain and extract maximum value from their intellectual assets. Visit our Intellectual Property Solutions website to see how we can support your needs across the IP lifecycle.
International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a not-for-profit membership association of more than 5,900 trademark owners and professionals, from more than 190 countries, dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce.
INTA was founded in 1878 by 17 merchants and manufacturers who saw a need for an organization “to protect and promote the rights of trademark owners, to secure useful legislation and to give aid and encouragement to all efforts for the advancement and observance of trademark rights.” After 130 years, INTA continues its mission to represent the trademark community, shape public policy and advance professional knowledge and development.
The International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition
The International Anti-counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted solely to protecting intellectual property and deterring counterfeiting. Our membership spans from automotive, apparel, luxury goods and pharmaceuticals, to food, software and entertainment. From the small privately owned companies to large multinationals, we share one common goal – to combat counterfeiting and piracy.
Critical to the IACC's purpose is its belief that acts of counterfeiting create severe public health and safety hazards, as well as economic harm. The IACC initiates actions and supports government actions that will ultimately result in increased enforcement, lead to the prosecution of IP infringers, and create a strong deterrent to counterfeiters and pirates.
MARQUES
MARQUES, which was founded in 1987, is the association of European trademark owners.
MARQUES represents trademark owners’ interests before the relevant EU and other international bodies in all relevant areas. It also organizes networking and educational events and promotes communication between brand owners in Europe.
The MARQUES website provides a wide range of information and general IP resources of use to both trademark owners and legal practitioners.
