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
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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…
CLE: Can My Blockchain Do That? A Discussion of Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, beginning at 5:15pm, with registration open at 4:45pm, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a panel discussion on blockchain technology, with a focus on the value of developing and patenting blockchain and the impact of blockchain technology as it is currently being used, including the VAKT…
CLE: IP for Agriculture and Plants with IPLAC
On March 14, 2019, from 12-1pm CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a collaborative discussion regarding agriculture and plant intellectual property. Speakers include:
- Audrey Charles, Patent Agent and Trademark Administrator, Ball Horticultural Company;
- Diana Horvath, President, 2Blades Foundation; and
- Laura Labeots, Partner, Husch Blackwell, LLP.
The event is being held…
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IPLAC CREATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is seeking nominations for its 2019 Creator of the Year Award. The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law:
- Patent: An invention or group of inventions having technological significance
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IPLAC Annual Federal Judiciary Dinner
The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting its 124th annual dinner honoring the federal judiciary on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Standard Club, in Chicago. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. IPLAC will honor Federal Circuit Chief Judge Sharon Prost…