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- [Voiceover] For over 10 years,

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the Global Intellectual Property Academy

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has been at the forefront of intellectual

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property awareness and training.

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As part of the United States
patent and trademark office,

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the Global Intellectual
Property Academy or GIPA

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works with many constituents
including foreign officials

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with responsibility for
intellectual property,

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small and medium size
businesses in the U.S.

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And officials from throughout
the U.S. government.

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To promote effective and
balanced intellectual

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property systems throughout the world

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for the benefit of intellectual
property owners and users.

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GIPA accomplishes this through training

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and capacity-building
programs and through the use

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of an ever expanding e-learning library

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which cover the full range
of IP including patents,

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trademarks, copyrights,
trade secrets

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and enforcement of intellectual property.

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Annually, over 7000 people
participate in over 125 programs

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and feedback from participants
has been enthusiastic.

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Through innovative IP
programs and relationships

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with key stakeholders worldwide,

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the Global Intellectual
Property Academy will continue

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to serve as an important
resource to the IP community.

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For more information visit GIPA
on the web at www.uspto.gov.