Membership of The International Association of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) strengthens the practice of IP attorneys and their firms.
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.
FICPI-UK is a self-governing association and a member of FICPI, which is the only international NGO whose membership consists exclusively of IP attorneys in private practice.
Through its affiliation with FICPI, members of FICPI-UK are part of a vibrant global community of people who carry on business as professional representatives in the field of IP.
Any registered patent or trade mark attorney who is working in private practice in the UK is eligible to join FICPI.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FICPI‑ABC Meeting 2026 – 23–26 June, Nashville, USA
Hosted by FICPI‑U.S., the 2026 ABC Meeting brings together the UK, Canadian and U.S. groups for three days of insightful morning sessions and a vibrant Nashville‑style social programme. It’s a chance to learn, connect and enjoy the warmth of the FICPI community. FICPI‑UK is proud to support the meeting. Open to all FICPI members.
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WHY JOIN FICPI?
FICPI advances the interests of its members by focusing on developing the professional excellence of individual members and the business and management aspects of their firms.
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INTERNATIONAL
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.