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What Is a Trademark, Fourth Edition
Section of Intellectual Property Law
From its strength within the American Bar Association, the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) advances the development and improvement of intellectual property laws and their fair and just administration. The Section furthers the goals of its members by sharing knowledge and balanced insight on the full spectrum of intellectual property law and practice, including patents, trademarks, copyright, design, and trade secrets.
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Coming Directly to You – IPL Spring Virtual
The ABA-IPL Section is proud to present IPL Spring Virtual and the 2021 ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting, April 7 – 16, 2021. Eight days of governance meetings, CLE education, presentations by the world’s expert speakers, and multiple networking opportunities – all on a new online platform that will offer you the most dynamic and interactive experience.
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21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge ©
On February 8, the ABA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council has launched their “ABA-Wide 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge ©,” and will continue every day for the remainder of Black History Month. This Challenge is “ABA-Wide” because the syllabus includes submissions of relevant resources, including ABA-published ones, from several Sections, Divisions, Forums, and Commissions. This version of the Challenge represents collaboration and collective engagement across the ABA’s entities on the topic of racial equity.
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Judicial Intern Opportunity Program
ABA-IPL Section encourages you to contribute to the efforts of the Judicial Intern Opportunity Program.
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All ABA-IPL Section live webinars are FREE to Section members through August 31, 2021. Don’t forget to sign-up and check them out.
LANDSLIDE® magazine
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LANDSLIDE® magazine is a unique intellectual property law source for the members of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law.
Featured Books
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A Legal Strategist's Guide to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Practice, Fourth Edition
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Summary of Covenants Not to Compete: A Global Perspective
IPL Connect
Join this new, exclusive online community site for ABA-IPL Section members to connect and interact through interactive discussions, content sharing and much more.
IP is All Around Us® Video Series
The IP Is All Around Us® series highlights patent, trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property in real life situations. Produced by ABA-IPL's Young Lawyers.
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