rESOURCES
Intellectual property resources for law enforcement,
prosecutors, and citizens.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
This section contains information, documents, and links to websites that provide detailed information on enforcing intellectual property laws.
investigative Documents
The documents below are law enforcement sensitive and require login access through NW3C’s website.
- Complaint Verification
- Case Development Checklist
- Indicators and Red Flags
- Interview Questions
- Defeat Anticipated Defenses
- Forfeiture Questions
- Surveillance Data Sheet
Website Resources
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) https://www.iprcenter.gov/
National Crime Prevention Council: IP Theft https://www.ncpc.org/resources/ip-theft/
Intellectual Property Enforcement Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
https://www.bja.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?Program_ID=64
Global Innovation Policy Center GIPC
https://www.theglobalipcenter.com/
PROSECUTORS & JUDGES
This section contains information, documents, and links to websites that provide detailed information on enforcing intellectual property laws.
Website Resources
United States Department of Justice
United States Patent and Trademark Office
The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center)
National Crime Prevention Council: IP Theft
Intellectual Property Enforcement Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC)
CITIZENS
The websites below provide detailed information on actions consumers can take to educate and protect themselves against counterfeit goods and other forms of IP theft.