Before working in intellectual property, you had various banking and marketing positions in a number of private sectors. What motivated you to make the move from banking and marketing to intellectual property policy? In 1970, when I was in the third year of my studies in Economics I received an invitation to join a selected group... Read More »

The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) seeks attorneys, law students, graduate students and undergraduate students to join our team as fellows and interns. Fellows and interns gain experience in all aspects of our organization and have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of experts in intellectual property... Read More »

Below is a list of IIPI’s Washington, DC-based staff and partners. Additionally, the Institute cooperates with experts and partners around the globe to execute its mission. Staff Honorable Bruce A. Lehman Chairman and President blehman@iipi.org Bruce Lehman is the Chairman and President of the International Intellectual Property... Read More »

IIPI has both a Board of Directors and a Board of Advisers.  The the primary role of the Board of Directors is to manage the governance issues related to operation of the Institute.  The Board of Advisers’ role is to assist the Institute in developing and executing its activities. Board of Directors Honorable Bruce A. Lehman Chairman... Read More »

Who We Are The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) is the foremost organization for providing education and guidance about intellectual property (IP) rights to leader and innovators in developing countries. Since 1998, the nonprofit organization has worked with nations to create jobs and increase competitiveness... Read More »