The International Association of Christian Intellectual Property Professionals is an international network of Christians having professions in intellectual property who simply desire to, above all else, glorify our Savior Jesus Christ in all that we do.  While all of us serve and attempt to lead others in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, we also desire to use our professional intellectual property skills to further His kingdom and His purposes with the limited time we each have on this earth.

Accordingly, some members of our association may be willing to provide pro bono intellectual property legal services to churches and ministries at reduced rates, or for no cost at all in some situations.  Assistance in finding mediators to resolve conflicts without the need for costly litigation may also be available.  In addition, this website will provide useful general information and answers to common intellectual property questions faced by churches and ministries.  There is also a discussion area where issues of common concern may be discussed. However, since this information is not intended to be actual legal advice, please remember that it is always best to contact an attorney if you have a specific legal question.

Membership in our network is free and open to all Christian intellectual property professionals around the world who have a real faith and a growing relationship with Christ, as evidenced by their willingness to agree to our statement of faith.  Though it is encouraged, it is not a membership requirement or expectation that all members be able or willing to provide pro bono or reduced fee services, and membership is not limited to private practice professionals.

This website also includes a password-protected member directory.  Our members are located in countries throughout the world, and we realize that some countries in the world are hostile to Christianity.  In addition, for churches or ministries that need trademark protection or other intellectual property services in other countries, it may be helpful to know intellectual property professionals who share similar personal missions and world views.

If you have found additional information on the Internet regarding how intellectual property and Christianity intersect, and particularly in the context of protecting churches and ministries from inadvertent mistakes in this area, please let us know since we would like to include links to that information. In addition, if you have authored such information and would like for us to host that information here, please let us know.

Finally, if you have any other questions or suggestions for our network or this website, or if you wish to be considered for membership, please contact us as our Lord may direct you. Our membership brochure is also available if you wish to tell others about our organization.

Peace,

Jeff
IACIPP Organizer