Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) is a Washington, DC-based trade association founded in 1972 for owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. It serves IP owners across all industries and technologies, a breadth that distinguishes it within the U.S. market. The organization advocates for IP ownership rights that are both effective and affordable and provides member services that include analysis of current IP issues, educational resources, and advocacy on legislative and international matters. Its members participate in IPO's government-relations activities to address policy challenges and access information related to IP rights. A notable development in its recent work is the 2022 White Paper on Best Practices for Protecting Inventions Relating to Artificial Intelligence.