On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago’s (IPLAC) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is hosting a virtual film discussion on One Night in Miami. The film is a fictional account of one incredible night where Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke,
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Mingle with the Membership Committee at Happy Hour!
The Membership Committee of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting the first of several informal happy hours on September 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at George St. Pub in the East Lakeview neighborhood, 2858 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.…
Fun with Non-Fungibles: What Can NFTs Do for Me?
On July 14, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) and the Illinois Intellectual Property Alliance (“ILIPA”) will host a panel discussion focusing on NFTs and some of the many questions revolved around non-fungible tokens. The panel is moderated by Alex Karana, Karana IP Law, LLC. …
A Year in Review: PTAB Practice Updates, the Impact of COVID, and Lessons Learned Along the Way
The AIA Trials Committee of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) is hosting a fireside chat with Vice Chief Judge Michael Tierney and McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP partner George “Trey” Lyons, III on May 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.
This event is free for IPLAC members. Please…
CLE: Patent Focus: Section 101
On May 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a panel discussion focusing on topics related to Section 101. A selection of topics will be discussed. The panel is being moderated by A. Christal Sheppard Professor, University of Nebraska College of Law, Distinguished…
IPLAC 2020 ANNUAL IP SYMPOSIUM: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE JUDGES
On December 3, 2020, from 3:00 – 5:30 pm CT the IP Law Symposium Committee, including Co-Chairs Jim Muraff of McDonald Hopkins LLC and Matt Marrone of McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd., and Vice Chair Viren Soni of the CME Group, are hosting a series of fireside chats and panels where you will hear directly…
CLE: IP Issues for the New Recreational Weed Industry in Illinois
On January 22, 2020, from 5:30-9:00 pm ET, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago’s (IPLAC) Young Members’ Committee and Chicago-Kent’s Intellectual Property Law Society is hosting a CLE program regarding IP issues in the evolving recreational cannabis industry in Illinois. The event featured speakers include:
- Nicole Cosby of Fyllo;
- Nicole Grimm of McDonnell Boehnen
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IPLAC Hosts Fireside Chat with Patent Office Director Iancu
The Corporate Committee of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) is hosting a fireside chat with Patent Office Director Andrei Iancu on January 16, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT. Registration is free. Please contact SRAM’s Billie Hinen to register by January 9, 2020.
IPLAC Annual Meeting
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with a reception at 5:30pm CDT and dinner following at 6:00pm CDT at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe. All IPLAC members with 2019-20 dues paid are invited, but you must RSVP here by 5:00…
CLE: Emerging Technologies: A Discussion of the Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence, Driverless Vehicles & Blockchain
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, beginning at 6:00pm, with registration open at 5:30pm and networking following the program, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago’s (IPLAC) Young Members Committee is hosting a panel discussion hitting on the biggest emerging technologies – artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and blockchain. Ice Miller’s Shyla Jones is moderating an impressive…

