Nonprofit focused on facilitating clarity about IP rights and their impact today. Creators, owners, investors and entrepreneurs welcome; lawyers, too. CIPU is a nonpartisan, non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness of the purpose and impact of IP. The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) is an independent non-profit that raises awareness about the impact of IP rights on people and commerce. CIPU provides outreach within an educational framework to improve IP literacy, promote freedom of ideas and deter theft. CIPU holds events, such as the annual IP Awareness Summit, publishes research reports and engages in strategic partnerships with organizations, educators and creators.