Informationen for schools

Intellectual property is everywhere. Its relevance, especially for economies with little natural resources, is growing steadily. The more important it is to bring up this topic at an early stage, for example in schools. The following documents may give first incentives for such a discussion:

• APM information flyer
• "Ethos-Wirtschaft", educational material on product- and trademark counterfeiting
• Microsoft educational material "Originale-setzen-Zeichen"
• bpb - Federal Center for Political Education

Federal Minister of Education and Research

Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan 

"Ideas lead to Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property needs to be protected. Protection starts with respect for the achievements of others.  It is important to foster this respect at an early stage. Therefore I support APM´s concern to stand up for the respect of Intellectual Property and to inform the public about the dangers of product- and trademark counterfeiting."