Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

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.

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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

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

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is hosting what is promised to be a lively and informative presentation on advertising law basics presented by Nerissa Coyle McGinn of Loeb & Loeb, LLP. The presentation will be held on October 17, 2018 from noon to 1:15pm CT at the offices of K&L Gates, 70 W.

On Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 4:30-7:00 pm, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is sponsoring a panel presentation on European patent strategies by Albert Keyack, EPO Attaché to the USPTO & Dr. Frank Feller, European Patent Attorney, moderated by George Jonas, Esq., Downstream Managing Counsel, Global Patents and Technology, BP America, Inc.

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is holding its annual meeting Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the University Club of Chicago. The reception begins at 5:30 pm with dinner following at 6:00 pm. There is no charge for current members, but you must RSVP here to attend. Please RSVP by no later than 5:00

On Monday, April 23, 2018, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) and Chicago’s Linn Inn of Court are hosting a joint meeting at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, 555 W. Adams St., Chicago. Jerold Jacover will be presenting on Happiness and the Law. IPLAC is applying for one hour of mental health/substance abuse

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) announced that Paul Kitch of Nixon Peabody has taken over as the president of IPLAC. Kitch assists his clients in the development, management and utilization of patent and trademark portfolios. He views IPLAC as an important organization “as the intellectual property landscape continues to shift in response

Next week, on March 15, 2017, the Federal Circuit Bar Association and the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago are hosting an Intellectual Property Law Symposium at the University Club of Chicago from 8:45am until 5:00pm.  Register here.  Speakers include Northern District of Illinois Judges Castillo, Feinerman, Holderman (Ret.), Kendall, and Pallmeyer; as