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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.
12th Annual Trademark Days Registration Now Open!
ABA-IPL is pleased to present the 12th Annual Trademark Days with the USPTO. Join us for two days of in-person programming and networking events at the USPTO offices in Alexandria, Virginia, September 16-17, 2024.
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2024 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics National Institute
AI is transforming our world and creating vast and challenging legal implications for lawyers and clients in every industry. Discover indispensable insights and strategic approaches to complex issues at the ABA’s 6th annual AI and Robotics National Institute.
Register - TodaySave the Date | November 14 - 16, 2024
Bright Lights, Big Opportunities: Best Bets in IP, Sports, and Entertainment Law
The Section of Intellectual Property Law and The Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries brings you an unparalleled conference experience at Resorts World Las Vegas this fall. The conference will provide legal insights for emerging technologies and new businesses with dedicated Continuing Legal Education (CLE) tracks in sports, intellectual property (IP), and entertainment law. Capitalize on unique networking opportunities with corporate counsel, leading practitioners, and prominent sponsors. Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes activities, including tours of the Sphere and Ainsworth Gaming’s design and manufacturing facilities.
Register - TodayThe Tech Contracts Handbook
By David W. Tollen
This ABA bestseller is a reference manual and training guide covering cloud computing agreements, software licenses, and other IT contracts. Written by David W. Tollen, one of the industry’s leading authorities, the book is a complete resource for lawyers, contract managers, and anyone responsible for getting IT deals done, written without technical jargon or “legalese.”
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LANDSLIDE® Magazine
June/July 2024
Transactions | The Lawyers’ Social Contract, Challenges in Incorporating AI, FRAND Dispute Resolution, and more
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Meet ABA-IPL’s Sponsor!
Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations.
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ABA lawyer and associate members can join the ABA-IPL Section for $105. FREE for law students.
Be A Friend to ABA-IPL
The ABA-IPL Section recognizes that many of our supporters wish to support the Section in whatever way they can, and therefore, we developed a new “Friend of the ABA-IPL Section” support option in the amount of $250 - $1000. This opportunity is available for firms with less than 25 attorneys. Members may also participate and be recognized as individuals, rather than as a member of their organization. Friends of the ABA-IPL Section will be given the opportunity to renew support each year.
ABA-IPL Committee Orientation Series
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Attend an upcoming ABA-IPL Committee Orientation call to learn more about Section Division and Committee opportunities.
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All ABA-IPL Section live webinars are FREE to Section members through August 31, 2023. Don’t forget to sign-up and check them out.
ABA-IPL Podcasts
Access this new series FREE to ABA-IPL members. Hear from trademark, patent, and copyright law experts in these featured non-CLE recordings.
Interested in joining an ABA-IPL Committee?
Section members can join any committee. Participate in one or more substantive committees and gain a deeper understanding of current issues.
ABA-IPL Communities
Join this new, exclusive online community site for ABA-IPL Section members to connect and interact through interactive discussions, content sharing and much more.
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Stay informed on the latest projects, initiatives, and activities of the Section and our committees through this monthly e-newsletter, including information on opportunities for you to get involved.
Featured Books
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A Lawyer's Guide to Section 337 Investigations Before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Fifth Edition
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The Tech Contracts Handbook: Cloud Computing Agreements, Software Licenses, and Other IT Contracts for Lawyers and Businesspeople, Third Edition
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The Practitioner's Guide to the PCT, Second Edition
ABA Communities
Join this new, exclusive online community site for ABA-IPL Section members to connect and interact through interactive discussions, content sharing and much more.
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Law Firm Sponsorship Opportunities
For companies looking to promote their business to intellectual property law practitioners, the IPLSPRING Conference, the IP Fall Institute and other CLE programs provide a direct avenue for engagement. We also offer opportunities for Section-wide sponsorship. For law firms, sponsorship is a low net-cost opportunity to show support for the Section’s work.
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Judicial Intern Opportunity Program
ABA-IPL Section encourages you to contribute to the efforts of the Judicial Intern Opportunity Program.
Learn - MoreIP 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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