Addick Land

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a non-profit association dedicated to development and improvement of laws for protection of intellectual property

Provides patents and trademark protection services

The Federation Internationale De Conseils En Propriete Industriel (FICPI) is a Swiss-registered international non-governmental organization composed of independent intellectual property (IP) attorneys in private practice worldwide. The private company is based in Basel, Switzerland. The organization advances the professional excellence, business management, and interests of private IP practitioners by fostering an international community dedicated to high-quality IP services across patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets. FICPI engages in advocacy and develops common solutions for private IP attorneys through participation in international IP law harmonization, policy discussions at organizations such as WIPO, and protection of IP rights in emerging areas like cyberspace and artificial intelligence. The organization provides resources including a searchable member directory, training and continuing education programs, webinars, conferences, committees, and publications. Key initiatives include international trainee exchange programs, patent drafting curricula, and collaborative courses with WIPO for regions with developing IP professions. FICPI also offers practice management support, guidance on firm governance, business development, technology adoption, and professional standards, and upholds ethical standards through its Lugano Code.