ABA-IPL Divisions and Committees

Patents Division

The Patent Division focuses on all aspects of patent laws and practices. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join.

Trademarks and Unfair Competition Division

The Trademarks and Unfair Competition Division focuses on trademarks, trade names, branding, unfair trade practices, unfair competition, false advertising, counterfeiting and domain name infringement – essentially any subject area that falls within federal, state and international trademark and unfair competition laws. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join.

Copyrights and Related Rights Division

The Copyrights and Related Division focuses on all aspects of copyright laws and practices. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join.

Specialized IP Law Division

The Specialized IP Division comprises nine committees focused on areas of intellectual property distinct from, auxiliary to, or a mix or extension of the traditional disciplines of patents, trademarks and copyright. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join.

Professional Issues Division

Whether you are in private practice or in a corporation, the Professional Issues Division has a committee which might be of interest. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join.

Business and Trade Division

This division covers all aspects of business and trade laws and practices. Click on a Committee below for more information or to join