The Austin Intellectual Property Law Association is a non-profit, professional organization for individuals interested in intellectual property issues. Our members are attorneys who practice in intellectual property law, engineers and business people who are interested in both the legal and business aspects of intellectual property, and law students who are interested in a career in intellectual property law.
The association was formed to promote the understanding of intellectual property and related areas of law as well as to provide a local forum for the discussion of intellectual property issues and for the exchange of ideas on such issues. We typically have five general meetings a year to discuss topics in intellectual property law. Most of these meetings have a guest speaker to provide us with information on recent developments in patent, trademark, or copyright laws, or on other related topics.
On the Docket
- June Luncheon Meeting & CLE: Join us on June 16 for our monthly luncheon and CLE featuring Judge Lee Yeakel, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. His topic is 'Intellectual Property Litigation in the Austin Division of Texas'. Register Online.
Looking Ahead
- August Luncheon Meeting & CLE: Our August CLE will be August 18, 2009 and will feature 'Legislative and Case Update on Copyright Law' presented by Professor David Swenson of the Baylor Law School.
- September Luncheon Meeting & CLE: Tentatively: 'Patent Law Extraterritoriality'. Details soon.
- Judges Dinner: Save the date! The annual judges dinner will be held at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel on Friday, November 13, 2009. Keynote Speaker will be Judge Pauline Newman, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
FYI
- AIPLA Dues: Annual Dues remain $35 per calendar year if pre-paid by December 31,
2008 and $40 if paid after December 31, 2008. Members may now pay their renewal dues online. Current Members receive discounts at each luncheon, and are invited to attend the Annual Holiday Luncheon.
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