THE ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP
- FICPI is the only international NGO whose membership consists entirely of IP attorneys in private practice.
- As a result, the FICPI community is driven by a shared interest among like-minded people to promote common solutions and advocacy for private IP practitioners.
- FICPI uniquely combines education and advocacy on topics around patents, trade marks and other forms of IP, with a focus on developing the professional excellence of individual members and the business and management aspects of their firms.
- In addition, membership of the FICPI community creates shared business opportunities, rooted in the confidence of recommending any FICPI member in another country.
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Membership in FICPI is open to qualified and experienced IP professionals in private practice, whose peers can confirm their qualifications and support their application for membership.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form:
Applications for FICPI membership of FICPI in a country or region where there is a National Association or National or Regional Section who self admits will be automatically transferred to their application page.
Candidates unable to join an established national or regional group are approved for membership by the Admissions Committee, after existing FICPI members have had an opportunity to comment on the candidate’s suitability.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Annual membership subscriptions apply to individual members. Member Associations and most National Sections set their own fees, typically between CHF 320 and CHF 420.
The FICPI individual membership fee is currently CHF 530 per year.
We invite prospective members to complete the Membership Enquiry Form.