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Ruth Soetendorp
A succinct and stylish introduction to IP rights that recognises the hurdles confronting IP newcomers. I use it in an introductory session, to boost students' IP confidence and get them talking.

Ruth Soetendorp

Professor Emerita, Associate Director, Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management in The Business School, Bournemouth University

Rafael Cardona
IPBasics.org, CIPU’s IP information portal, makes it simple for students to understand how intellectual property works and why it is important …

Rafael Cardona

Associate Professor of Business, Glendale Community College

Scott Frank
IPBasics is a wonderful site to appreciate the importance of IP in our society. There are many great lessons and stories illustrating how IP encourages people to create what we need and want.

Scott Frank

President and Chair, The United States Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA)

Narine Melkonyan
I think IPBasics is useful for students to view and learn from because it is organized and reputable. It provides many resources [like] articles, podcasts, and videos about the topic. Since every individual should have a basic understanding of intellectual property, this website would be perfect for students to gain their beginner knowledge or build on their prior knowledge

Narine Melkonyan

Business Administration Student at Glendale Community College

Ana Hernandez
The CIPU website is super helpful for students. The website is simple, easy to navigate and provides important information in an efficient and informative way.

Ana Hernandez

Marketing Student, Glendale Community College/CA

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