Join any of our substantive committees, organized in six topical divisions, for opportunities to engage with a community of IP practitioners and thought leaders focused on your area of interest. Use your committee membership to connect with IP experts in private practice, in-house counsel, government agencies and academia. Committee membership also offers a springboard to get involved in creating content, developing policy positions, and planning educational programming.
Intellectual Property Law Committees
Participate in substantive committees, which cover a wide range of topics within IP law practice.
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The Value of Committee Membership
Advance Your Knowledge
Committee participation, engagement with recurring committee meetings, and participation in committee webinars will keep you up to date on emerging trends in your practice area.
Expand Your Network
Connect with leaders in your practice area from across the industry. Committee membership provides unique networking opportunities through virtual and in-person meetings, discussion lists, and projects.
Raise Your Profile
Use our national stage and international audience to boost your— and your firm’s— name and recognition. Add published author or panelist to your list of accomplishments.
Committee Membership Benefits
Committee Meetings
Hear from industry thought leaders on the latest IP law developments and connect virtually or in-person with fellow professionals in your specific practice area.
ABA Communities
Connect with other committee members in our online groups, developed for interactive discussions, networking, content sharing and discussion, and more.
Policy and Advocacy
Share your insights and expertise and gain professional recognition by collaborating with other professionals on developing section policy positions and drafting comment letters on draft legislation and agency rules.
Webinars
Get timely analysis from leading experts on key IP law issues in your practice area. Most webinars are available both live and on-demand.