IP Attorneys Teach Students About the Dangers of Counterfeit Goods
December 5, 2013
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In early 2013, Street Law, Inc. and Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) joined forces with the International Trademark Association (INTA) to bring the Unreal Campaign to students across the U.S. The Unreal Campaign is INTA’s consumer awareness program that educates youths about trademark law and enforcement and the dangers of counterfeit goods.
As the campaign’s educational partners, Street Law and CRF developed teaching materials about the dangers of counterfeit goods and other intellectual property issues that affect young people in their daily lives. We then paired INTA members with nearby classrooms and provided online training to prepare them to visit schools and teach the lessons. To date, INTA volunteers have taught more than 775 students about the adverse effects of counterfeit goods!
On October 2, 2013, the Unreal Campaign held a Student Engagement Day to spread its anti-counterfeiting message to 100 students in Chicago. The day, which included activities, speakers, and a Q&A session, culminated in a mock Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission activity. Students were assigned to different committees responsible for advising the Governor on how to protect consumers against counterfeits and
For teaching materials on intellectual property law and to learn more about Street Law’s efforts to educate about IP, visit www.EducateIP.org.
Image Caption: Chicago students participate in the Unreal Campaign’s 2013 Student Engagement Day.
