IPO Education Foundation is dedicated to promoting an understanding and respect of intellectual property and its value to society.

We envision a world that appreciates that intellectual property drives innovation and creativity.

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Attention Teachers!

Want to bring intellectual property education into your classroom but not an expert in IP?  IPO Education Foundation can connect you with an innovation professional in your community to teach about intellectual property. Encourage your students to explore the importance of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright!

Let us know you’re interested by submitting your contact information below.

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IP Education for Next Gen Innovators Toolkit

The “IP Education for Next Gen Innovators (Grades 6-12)” toolkit includes turn-key materials for IP experts to deliver essential IP concepts to the next generation. IPO Education Foundation provides a customizable presentation to fit the student age and time available along with resources to help connect you with students in your community. Watch this How To video to get started and help IPOEF to educate the next generation of innovators!

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Introducing IP Buddy: Your AI-Powered Guide to Intellectual Property

Meet IP Buddy, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital assistant designed to make understanding intellectual property more approachable, engaging, and accessible. Every day, we are surrounded by IP and therefore, IP Buddy is for everyone. From first-time inventors and growing startups to people who are simply curious about how IP works, IP Buddy is here to guide users through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets with clarity and confidence.

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