National IPR Coordination Center

The National IPR Coordination Center (IPR Center) in Washington, D.C., is a joint effort between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI. The coordination between DHS, the FBI, and industry and trade associations makes the IPR Center unique. The IPR Center is intended to serve as a focal point for the collection of intelligence involving copyright and trademark infringement, signal theft, and theft of trade secrets. Center staff analyze intelligence that is collected through industry referrals of complaints (allegations of IPR infringements) and, if criminal activity is suspected, provide the information for use by FBI and DHS field components.

The FBI at the IPR Center holds quarterly meetings with eleven priority industry groups to discuss pressing issues on violations within the specific jurisdiction of the FBI. The center is also involved in training and outreach activities.