AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle) is the world’s leading non-government organization for research, improvement and protection of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, computer software, appellations of origin, geographic names). AIPPI also represents the forum where issues concerning intellectual property are discussed, together with preparation and defence of proposals with national and international authorities. AIPPI is domiciled in Switzerland and currently has over 8000 Members representing more than 100 countries.