Get ready for an insightful journey at the 12th Annual Trademark Days with the USPTO, proudly presented by the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law in coordination with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Join us for two days of in-person programming and networking at the USPTO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
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This year’s event features a focused track of mid-level to experienced practitioner-level programming and networking events each day. The program will be conducted IN-PERSON only, offering you a unique opportunity to hear the latest trademark information directly from the USPTO.
Don’t miss out! Register today and be part of this enriching experience!
The ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the ABA Section of Science & Technology Law, the 2024 Artificial Intelligence & Robotics National Institute, October 14-15, 2024 at Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA.
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.
Don't miss your chance to:
ABA-IPL Section members are eligible for the discounted section member rate of $850. For further information and to register, visit the 2024 Artificial Intelligence & Robotics National Institute web page.
The ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law and the ABA Forum on Entertainment & Sports Law present Bright Lights, Big Opportunities: Best Bets in IP, Sports, and Entertainment Law— an unparalleled conference experience at Resorts World Las Vegas this fall. The conference will provide legal insights for emerging technologies and new business with dedicated CLE tracks in sports, intellectual property (IP), and entertainment law.
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Why Attend?
Don’t miss this unique conference experience. Register today!
We gratefully acknowledge our Sponsors:
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For sponsorship details, please contact [email protected] by October 1.
Get ready for an enriching experience at IPLSpring! Dive into the latest updates in intellectual property law with two informative days of CLE programming.
But that’s not all! Alongside an impressive lineup of educational sessions, you’ll enjoy engaging luncheons with insightful guest speakers and a line up of social networking events designed to connect you with industry leaders and peers.
Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for April 30-May 2, 2025, and stay tuned to the Section website for all the exciting details as they unfold
Susan McGahan, Bedminster, NJ is the new Chair of the Section. Previously, she was Chair-Elect, and Vice Chair of the Section. Ms. McGahan also served as the Revenue Officer for the Section for three years. Prior to that she was Vice Chair of the Revenue Committee, and served as a member of that committee (formerly the Sponsorship Committee) for five years. She served as Secretary of the Section for two years, Membership Officer for four years, and Financial Officer for three years. She was a member of the Section Council for six years. She has also been a member of the CLE Board, the Membership Board, the FADIPL Board of Trustees, the Content Advisory Board, the Nominating Committee, the former Newsletter Committee, and the In-House Counsel Committee. She has chaired the Professional Issues Division, the former Publications Division, the former Membership Committee, and the former Young Lawyers Committee.
Robert Lytle, Redmond, WA, was elected as Chair-Elect of the Section. Mr. Lytle was previously Vice Chair for one year, and the Revenue Officer for two years. He was the Financial Officer for two years. He served as Financial Officer-Elect prior to becoming Financial Officer. He served as a vice-chair of the Patents Division. He has served on the Books Editorial Board for six years, the Revenue Committee for three years, and the Investments Committee for three years. He was co-chair of the Trade Secrets and Interferences with Contracts Committee for two years.
Joshua Simmons, New York, NY, was elected as Vice Chair of the Section. Previously, he served as Secretary of the Section for three years. He served as the Chair of the Policy Advisory and Development Committee for two years, and Chair and member of the House of Delegates Resolutions Committee for three years. He chaired the Copyright Law Reform Task Force for five years. He served as a member of the Section Council for four years. He was both Chair and Vice Chair of the Copyrights Division. He served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Copyright and Social Media Committee.
This award is for an individual or group that has made an impact on intellectual property law and/or practice. Candidates will have expressed a clear passion and enthusiasm for, and advanced the practice, profession, and/or substance of, IP law through extraordinary contributions to, among other things, teaching, scholarship, innovation, legislation, advocacy, bar or other association activities, or the judiciary.
The award is open to the widest range of individuals and there is no requirement to be a lawyer or ABA member. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations Open Monday, August 26, 2024 — through Monday October 7.
January 8-11, 2025
The ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law is happy to once again co-sponsor the IP CLE Conference, January 8-11, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt, Vail, Colorado. Hear from distinguished intellectual property experts including regulators, judges, and in-house counsel in the morning and late afternoon, and enjoy Vail and the world-class slopes during the day.
Expert presenters will engage in lively discussions about the hottest topics in IP law. In addition, two hours of programming for ethics credit will be offered. Topics will cover the range of IP law, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, AI, in-house perspectives, antitrust and IP, and others.
Participants can earn MCLE credit, make connections, and broaden their knowledge. Visit the IP CLE website for program and registration information, and to register.
All Section members are encouraged to review the committees and select and join those on which they wish to serve, and which are of interest to them. If you are already a member of one of the existing committees, you are carried over as a member in the new association year.
Take advantage of an opportunity to participate in developing Section policy and sign up as a voting member of your committee. Voting members will be asked to study the policy issues of the committee and vote on the reports in a timely and responsive manner. Any lawyer member of a committee is welcome to sign up to be a voting member of the committee.
Committee members who choose not to enroll as a voting member can still participate in all other committee activities and receive any committee updates and information.
Details of Committee Voting Membership:
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Access leadership opportunities and amplify your voice by joining and becoming involved in one of the ABA-IPL Section Action Groups. Engage with your peers in one or more Action Groups for immediate networking and leadership opportunities.
Section Action Groups include:
Your donation to the Judicial Internship Opportunity Program (JIOP) helps ensure that funding is available for students who are members of racial and ethnic groups, and others that are traditionally underrepresented in the profession, including students with disabilities, students who are economically disadvantaged, students who identify as LGBT, women, and veterans.
Last year, more than 770 students applied to the program. JIOP placed 186 students with 139 judges. Students placed represented 79 different law schools. The JIOP IP program continues to grow with 28 judges requesting students with background or interest in intellectual property law. 130 of the 770 applicants showed interest with 58 of those students attaching additional background and statements supporting their experience. We placed a total of 32 IP students.
All ABA-IPL Section members are encouraged to show their support and donate to the Judicial Internship Opportunity Program.
We welcome your feedback on topics you would like to see covered in E-News. Please email Mike Winkler at [email protected] with your suggestions.
ABA-IPL provides compelling CLE-accredited webinars that cover a broad range of IP issues. Mark your calendars for these upcoming webinars. Watch the events page on the Section website for information on all upcoming programs and events, and to register. As a special benefit of membership in the ABA-IPL Section, members are able to participate in all ABA-IPL Section webinars for free.
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