IP

IP-GLOBAL

Structure

Governance

IP infrastructure is too important to be controlled by any single entity. Here's how we've structured ourselves.

Non-Profit Foundation Structure

IP-GLOBAL operates as a non-profit foundation. Our legal structure prevents capture by any single commercial interest and ensures the mission remains primary.

No shareholders to maximize returns for
Surplus reinvested in the mission
Board includes creator representatives
Public benefit corporation status
Legal Structure
IP-GLOBAL Foundation

Registered in Switzerland as a non-profit public benefit foundation

Governance Bodies

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility

3 Independent directors
2 Creator representatives
1 Industry representative
1 Technical representative

Creator Council

Represents creator interests in platform decisions

12 elected creator representatives
Regional representation required
2-year terms
Quarterly meetings with Board

Technical Committee

Oversees algorithm changes and security

5 Technical experts
Algorithm review authority
Security audit responsibility
Open-source stewardship

Decision-Making Process

Operational Decisions

Made by management within Board-approved parameters. Reported monthly.

Examples: Feature releases, hiring, vendor selection

Policy Changes

Proposed by management, reviewed by Creator Council, approved by Board.

Examples: Fee changes, licensing terms, detection thresholds

Algorithm Changes

Proposed by engineering, reviewed by Technical Committee, public comment period.

Examples: MOVE scoring updates, detection improvements

Strategic Decisions

Proposed by Board, input from all councils, supermajority vote required.

Examples: New IP types, major partnerships, governance changes

Public Accountability

Annual Reports

Full financials and impact metrics published yearly

Board Minutes

Summarized minutes published within 2 weeks

Audit Reports

Independent audits of financials and security

Stakeholder Surveys

Regular feedback collection from all user types

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