Chicago

About Us

The CHICAGO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ALLIANCE is a group of organizations working together that

PROMOTES Chicago as a vibrant center for the development and management of IP
LINKS those with interests in intellectual property
PROVIDES quality educational programs in IP
HIGHLIGHTS regional expertise in intellectual property
COMMUNICATES new developments in IP law and practice
ENABLES access to and exchange with professionals in IP
UNDERSCORES opportunities in the Chicago region in the IP arena

Mission Statement

The Chicago Intellectual Property Alliance (CIPA) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit entity that identifies and promotes Chicago, the Midwest and its committed intellectual property practitioners, law schools, associations and businesses as the intellectual property center for new ideas, programs and education.

IP News

Fast-track Appeals
Source: PatentlyO Published on 2020-07-08
Correcting Patents During an IPR
Source: PatentlyO Published on 2020-07-08
Sufficiency of a Range: UK Supreme Court
Source: PatentlyO Published on 2020-07-07
Biosimilars and Temporary Restraining Orders
Source: PatentlyO Published on 2020-07-06
The Right of Publicity’s Place in Intellectual Property Law
Source: Chicago-Kent IP Journal Published on 2020-07-05
Introduction to Copyright Law
Source: Chicago-Kent IP Journal Published on 2020-07-04
The Role of the American Trademark in the 21st Century
Source: Chicago-Kent IP Journal Published on 2020-07-04

A timely analysis of McRO v. Bandai et al. just out from the Federal Circuit, by Ross Dannenberg, Aseet Patel and Peter Nigrelli at the Banner and Witkoff website.

IP around CHICAGO-LAND

The Chicago IP Alliance is happy to announce the new officers. President–Sarah Biggs, McAndrews, Held & Molloy; President-Elect: Meggan Duffy, Marshall Gerstein; Vice President: Aseet Patel, Banner & Witcoff; Secretary: Alex Wang, Brinks, Gilson & Lione; Treasurer–Sana Hakim, K&L Gates.