IPLAC - Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

Attention IPLAC job seekers!?Go to the below link to learn more about a great in-house opportunity available at Caterpillar Inc. for a patent attorney. https://lnkd.in/gXHppZgT

HELP NEEDED TOMORROW & SATURDAY at the AIPLA Giles Rich Moot Court Competition! The organizers are looking for extra volunteer attorneys to serve as oral argument judges for 1-hour time slots?this Friday and/or Saturday.? ? About the Competition: The Giles S. Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition is an annual inter-law school event sponsored by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). The competition focuses on intellectual property law and is made possible through the volunteer service of attorneys, judges, and AIPLA professionals. When & Where: Friday, [14th?March]?– volunteers needed at 1:00 PM.? Saturday, [15th?March]?– volunteers needed at 10:00 AM and/or 12:00 PM Location: In-person at Chicago-Kent College of Law ? If you are able to volunteer at least one hour of your time this weekend, please reach out to Cesar J. Munoz and/or Shane Brunner ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with and support law students honing their advocacy skills. #aipla #iplac #iplaw #mootcourt #volunteer

Join World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Penn State Law this Thursday, March 6 for “Intellectual Property and International Dispute Resolution – What Every Lawyer and Corporate Counsel Needs to Know.” Registration is FREE! 2.5 CLE credits pending. Register here --> https://lnkd.in/g_jJsDZy #WIPO #IPOS #IPLAC #iplaw

THIS THURSDAY?? Join IPLAC's DEI Committee for "A Conversation About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" and why it remains important. Topics will include issues raised in the book "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," and a Harvard justice course arguing affirmative action (available online at https://lnkd.in/eGse94qz). This virtual event is FREE for both IPLAC members and non-members. Please come with any questions or thoughts you might have. Register here -> https://lnkd.in/eTy6uPzD When: February 27 @ 12-1pm Where: Virtual via Zoom Thank you to IPLAC's DEI Committee Atanu Das, Dunstan Barnes, Kiana Baharloo, Ashley Hatzenbihler, Novaira Paul and Lauren Segal, Ph.D. for planning and leading this discussion. #DEI #IPLAC

This month, get to know IPLAC Member Brett Manchel, Associate at IPLAC Platinum Sponsor firm Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP! Click the link below to learn about Brett's practice, his favorite part of being an IPLAC member, and what advice he would give his younger self! Click here to read more --> https://lnkd.in/eJRArb8e #iplac #memberspotlight #pattishall

?? One Week to Go! Join us for an insightful webinar on "Case Law for Patent Agents and Other Patent Professionals" hosted by IPLAC’s Agent Committee! ?? Patent agents and attorneys navigate complex legal landscapes daily, but how do they approach case law differently? This webinar will dive into: ? Core differences in how agents and attorneys engage with case law ? Practical case law applications in 101, 102/103, and 112 matters ? Strategies for responding when an examiner misapplies case law ? Best practices for agents working alongside attorneys in prosecution Whether you're a patent agent, attorney, or other IP professional, this discussion will provide real-world insights to sharpen your practice. ?? Date: February 20, 2025 ? Time: 12pm CT ?? Register here --> https://lnkd.in/djg9JGAE #iplac #iplaw #PatentAgents #PatentProsecution #CaseLaw #USPTO

This month, get to know Shannon Mastick, Partner at IPLAC Diamond Sponsor firm Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP! Click the link below to learn about Shannon's practice, her favorite part of being an IPLAC member, and whether she's Team Cubs or Team Sox! Click here to read more --> https://lnkd.in/ewcmFj6q #iplac #memberspotlight

??IPLAC CLE ALERT?? Join IPLAC's Agents Committee and panelists Heather Kissling and Noah K. Tilton of Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP for an insightful webinar: "Case Law for Patent Agents and Other Patent Professionals" Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 12 - 1pm CT Register here --> https://lnkd.in/djg9JGAE Our panelists will discuss: - Tips for patent agents to analyze and cite case law during patent prosecution; - Expectations for patent agents' work product; and - Tasks requiring attorney supervision vs. tasks agents can complete independently Whether you're a patent agent, an attorney managing agents or other patent professional, this session is packed with actionable insights! #IPLAC #PatentLaw #PatentAgents #IPLaw #IPAttorneys

Chicago IP Community - Are you ready to #StepUpForKids!????? Join IPLAC Board Member Judy He and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Women in IP Law Committee for the upcoming Aon Step Up for Kids on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Register at the link below to contribute and/or participate with Judy and join the AIPLA Chicago Team. Adults register at $50 per person plus $100 fundraising committed by March 2, and children 12 and under participate for free. https://lnkd.in/egGbU8Xk Your contribution can make a meaningful impact for the families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: - $100?is enough to help make a child’s hospital stay a more positive experience with activities, supplies and toys. - $250?can provide patients with the support they need to thrive after lengthy hospital stays. - $500?supports clinical trials to help discover new or more effective treatment options. - $1000?means we can train the next generation of specialists. #AIPLA #IPLAC #iplaw #womeninip #womeniniplaw #stepupforkids #chicagoip #chicagoipprofessionals #aon

??If you love pancakes - and patents - the HLAI has an event for YOU! ?? If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to IPLAC Member Matthew Jorge!