Welcome to IPLAC

Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago | Chicago, IL

IPLAC is the bar association in Chicago for lawyers, patent agents and paralegals who want to be part of the conversation on innovation and technology.

IPLAC is at the forefront of innovation on the Chicago scene and is the place where practitioners come together to stay ahead of the curve, make an impact in their community, and network with other forward-thinking thought leaders.

 

 

 

If you want to be at the forefront of the Chicago tech and innovation scene, network with the movers and shakers of the legal profession, and

make an impact in your work, profession and community, then you should become a Member of IPLAC.

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IPLAC's Purpose & Mission

Being a member of IPLAC means that you act with intention and purpose to serve your community and serve others.

IPLAC's northstar is to amplify intellectual property issues and adjacent practice areas in the Chicago community. IPLAC does this by:

  • Offering cutting edge continuing education opportunities so you can stay ahead of the curve
  • Creating a best-in-class membership base that promotes networking and relationship development among its professionals
  • Promoting ethics and professionalism among its members, the bar and the Chicago community

IPLAC's mission is to serve YOU.  IPLAC stands out because of its membership base, and our strategic mission is to provide the most value to every member, every day. Here's how:

  • Virtual events -- lots of social events to get to know others + even more CLE events to stay current
  • Advocacy -- we're the only bar organization of our kind in Chicago that routinely files amicus curie briefs with SCOTUS
  • Leadership opportunities -- make yourself known in Chicago and build a strong reputation in the community by engaging in one of the many ways IPLAC offers
  • People -- our members make us special and different and these are the folks with tomorrow's job openings and the beat on what's new

Calling all Privacy Practitioners  

Data collection and data sharing are at the heart of innovation, and we want YOU to join the conversation.

Privacy experts have a place in IPLAC to connect with other like-minded experts, and to educate and lead in the Chicago community.

Come join us at the table to help cultivate a deeper and wider understanding of how privacy concerns shape innovation decisions.

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We're Looking at YOU, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Experts

If you are a lawyer, patent agent or paralegal working in the areas of AI and Machine Learning, we want you to be included in the conversation.

As the Chicago and national tech scene matures, many companies are investing heavily in these areas, which present unique issues for legal departments.

This is an open invitation to lead in the area of counseling best practices and to dive deep into practicing in these forward-thinking areas.

 

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IPLAC Annual Meeting - See our distinguished panel of presenters at the very first virtual Annual Meeting

 

 

Save the Date --- Field Day

August 26 | Woodridge, IL

As we move into Phase 3 and hopefully Phase 4 soon, mark your calendars for IPLAC Field Day at the end of August. As we get closer to the date, IPLAC will be working with the golf club to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our participants in line with the current guidance from the city and state at the time. More to come on this so stay tuned!

Support the IPLAC Educational Foundation

IPLAC is committed to serving and developing the next generation of leaders. The IPLAC Educational Foundation mission is to encourage and support Chicago Public School students in the study of engineering, science and the law.

Since its founding in 1991, the Foundation has provided 78 scholarships totaling more than $360,000 to deserving CPS high school students.

Donate by shopping on Amazon by designating the IPLAC Educational Foundation as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile here.