IP EDUCATION CENTER
U.S. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ALLIANCE™
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EDUCATION FROM GRADE SCHOOL TO GRAD SCHOOL™
USIPA emphasizes the importance of intellectual property education at every stage of learning. From building foundational understanding in grade school to fostering advanced expertise in graduate programs, this approach ensures individuals are equipped to navigate and leverage IP effectively throughout their lives.
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Intellectual property resources
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A Beginner's Guide to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rights
As litigation proceeds and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) responds, it is important for brands to consider what precautions.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.
World IP Day 2026 Spotlights IP Issues in Sports
As WIPO explains, sports intersect with fashion, entertainment, media, health, gaming, and consumer goods.
Off the Field, On the Record: IP in the World of Sports
The theme for World IP Day for 2026 is “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” It is an apt choice. Modern sport is no longer simply about athletic prowess.
Managing a patent
This course describes patent rights, factors when managing your patent after it’s issued, and how a patent can be infringed.
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Google Patent Search – A Definitive Guide for Patent Searching
A Guide for Patent Searching.
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Patent Databases: 18 Best Free and Paid Patent Search Platforms
A comprehensive guide on how to conduct a patent search
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How to do a Patent Search Yourself? – A Patent Search Tutorial
A comprehensive guide on how to conduct a patent search
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How to perform a Design patent search
Explore some unconventional ways to perform a design patent search.
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Crash Course Intellectual Property
In this course, you'll learn about Copyright, Patents, and Trademarks, and how they impact your life and shape the things you see, read, hear, and use in your daily life
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Inventor Handbook
A handbook for an inventor's most frequently asked questions by Lemelson- MIT
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IP eLearning modules
These modules cover all areas of intellectual property protection which include trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, enforcement and trade.
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Invention Education resources for Parents and Teachers of K-12 students
Materials to teach school students everything related to intellectual property.
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USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute
Materials designed to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers on IP teaching.
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USPTO Learning Resources for kids, parents & educators
The Office of Education of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides educational and outreach programming for students, educators, young…
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