The CNCPI (Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle) is the French professional body representing intellectual property attorneys (CPI). These professionals are experts specialising in the protection of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights.
Role and missions of the CNCPI:
- Representation and defence of the profession: The CNCPI represents the interests of industrial property attorneys before public authorities, national and international institutions, and other legal professionals.
- Regulation and ethics: It ensures compliance with the profession’s code of ethics. It establishes and votes on a code of ethics that its members must comply with, thereby guaranteeing the integrity and quality of the services offered.
- Continuing education: The CNCPI monitors and supervises the continuing education of its members to ensure that they maintain a high level of competence and keep abreast of legislative, regulatory, and jurisprudential developments.
- Information and promotion: It also plays a role in promoting and disseminating information on intellectual property to the general public and businesses in order to raise awareness of the issues related to the protection of innovations and creations.
- Access to the profession: The CNCPI participates in the organisation of examinations for admission to the profession of intellectual property attorney.
In summary, the CNCPI is the leading organisation in France for intellectual property attorneys, ensuring quality, ethics, and promotion of the profession while representing the interests of IP attorneys.