Save the Date! The CIPLA is a co-sponsor of the 33rd Annual JPPCLE on April 27, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square in New York City. Featured Speakers include Drew Hirshfeld, USPTO Commissioner for Patents; Markus Meier, Assistant Director, U.S. Federal Trade Commission; and Keynote Speaker, Hon. Richard Linn, Senior Circuit Judge of the Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit. Earn 8.0 MCLE credits. More information at: http://jppcle.org/
Archives for 2016
2016-2017 Dues Are Now Payable
Posted on November 21, 2016 //
The time has come to renew your membership in CIPLA. Please also update your email address and status as appropriate. You may renew and pay online at https://cipla.net/membership-renewal. Alternatively, you may download the renewal form and forward it with your dues check to:
Michael Cartona
Secretary
Grogan, Tuccillo & Vanderleeden LLP
1350 Main Street
Suite 508
Springfield, MA 01103
t: (413) 736-5401 x1413
cartona@gtv-ip.com
We encourage all IP law professionals in the area to join CIPLA, as the dues help fund our events throughout the year.
We hope to see you at a CIPLA event soon.
International USPTO IP Opportunity
Posted on September 12, 2016 //
The USPTO’s Office of Human Resources has asked CIPLA to circulate information about a vacancy for an IP Rights Attorney Adviser, or IP Attaché, to work at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait. From the USPTO:
“We are looking for someone who can serve as an IP expert—an individual with experience in international trade, legislative procedures and executive branch decision making related to IP. This individual will act as a resource on Middle East and North African intellectual property regimes for U.S. Government agencies and the U.S. industry.”
Below is a a flyer advertising the vacancy and a link to a profile of the current IP Attaché. To apply for the position, click HERE.
Paul Grewal, Deputy General Counsel at Facebook, Inc., to Speak at SABAC Awards Dinner
Posted on August 25, 2016 //
On September 14th, 2016, the South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut will hold its annual Awards Dinner in Hartford, Connecticut. The speaker is Paul Singh Grewal, who is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Worldwide Litigation at Facebook, Inc. He is a former Federal Magistrate judge and has a background in IP litigation.
The members and friends of CIPLA are welcome and encouraged to attend. The invitation at the below link includes additional details and a reservation form.
CIPLA Website Upgraded
Posted on May 7, 2016 //
We’re pleased to announce that the CIPLA website has been upgraded to include more functionality and better security.
One of the new features we’re sure you’ll enjoy is the ability to renew your membership AND reserve/pay for events online.
Each event page now includes a description of the event, a map and directions to the venue, and both a paper-based and online reservation form.
CIPLA Co-Sponsoring JPPCLE on April 21, 2016
Posted on April 1, 2016 //
CIPLA is proud to be a co-sponsor of the JPPCLE on April 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis. The JPPCLE is announcing its program and speakers here: 2016 PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS.
The program offers a wide variety of important, new IP topics. Featured speakers include Drew Hirshfeld, USPTO Commissioner for Patents, Nathan Kelley, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the PTAB, and Hon. Kathleen O’Malley, Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
At the conclusion of the program, there will be a social gathering and cash bar for registered attendees in the Marriott’s Crossroads Lounge. This will be a great place for our members to meet and network.
Earn 8.5 NY/NJ CLE Credits including 1.0 Ethics. Earn 6.5 PA/DE CLE Credits including 1.0 Ethics.
To Register, Click HERE
