A first in the industry is coming soon.
CTIPS, the Certified Trade and Intellectual Property Specialist program, is launching March 2025. Earn the credential you need to distinguish yourself as a skilled professional in combating counterfeiting and piracy.
Introducing the Certified Trade and Intellectual Property Specialist (CTIPS) Certification.
CTIPS is a comprehensive certification program designed to validate your knowledge and skills in the critical areas of illicit trade and IP protection. The topics covered by CTIPS will include the following key areas:
"People who help advance global innovation and protect the public from illicit trade perform an essential job and deserve greater recognition as specialized professionals."
Steve Francis
Executive Chairman, CTIPS Certification Board
"This certification seeks to enhance the prevention and enforcement of intellectual property crimes by establishing industry-wide knowledge standards for anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy roles."
Dr. Steven Oxman
Managing Director, CTIPS
CTIPS exam specifications are being developed as part of joint research with MSU’s A-CAPP Center, focusing on job task analysis in the field of intellectual property protection.
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Benefits of CTIPS will include:
Comprehensive Assessment of Competence
The certification exam evaluates a wide range of competencies across multiple domains, including knowledge of intellectual property law, global trade issues, proactive prevention and detection techniques, and the process of investigations and enforcement, which are critical for effective IP protection.
Global Relevance and Applicability
CTIPS is designed to be globally applicable, making it relevant for professionals working in international contexts and across various industries. (It will only be available in English for the near term.)
Recognition
The certification meets the need for professional recognition in the fields of IP protection in the context of illicit trade. It helps professionals distinguish themselves by demonstrating that they have the skills and knowledge to play an essential role in protecting and enforcing IP rights effectively.
Learning
The optional CTIPS preparation course is designed to help learners bridge knowledge gaps and build confidence before taking the certification exam. Practical exercises, case studies, and expert-led discussions that enhance the application of knowledge to real-world scenarios are provided.
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Who is CTIPS for?
CTIPS is designed for professionals working in the fields of anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy, including:
Law Enforcement
Brand Protection
Legal Services
Monitoring & Protection Technologies
Investigations
Intellectual Property Administration
Who is behind CTIPS?
Developed by Industry Experts
The certification program is being designed by a team of over a dozen renowned experts in the field of IP, including accomplished legal professionals, brand and content protection specialists, and law enforcement experts.
Secured by Cutting-Edge Technology
We've partnered with Caveon Test Security to ensure the integrity and security of our certification exam. The exam will be administered online with advanced proctoring technology or at designated testing centers.
Backed by a Commitment to Excellence
CTIPS is an independent entity affiliated with IP House and is dedicated to providing the highest quality industry certification in intellectual property protection.