April 8, 2012
Party with the Sponsors!

Come network with sponsors’ representatives from some of the top intellectual property firms in Chicago at the IPLS Sponsors’ Reception, and thank them for making this year’s IPLS events possible and successful!

THURSDAY, April 12

4:15 - 5:30 PM, Thorne Lobby

Food, wine, and beer will be served!

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February 28, 2012
Apply for 2012-2013 Executive Board!

We are now accepting NU-IPLS now accepting applications for the 1Ls/2Ls/LLMs/AJD’s are all welcome to apply.

Applications are due Monday, March 5th at 5pm.

IPLS is a student group dedicated to increasing student awareness and involvement in patent, copyright, and trademark law. The students involved in the group include scientists, engineers, humanities graduates and more. Student interests range from traditional patent work to Internet and arts law. The group sponsors periodic educational and networking events with students and practicing IP lawyers. Recent programming has included panel discussions and happy hours.
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If you are interested in applying, please refer to the attached instructions and application on the listserve email referenced below. Your application is simply a copy of your resume and a short application form, which should only take a few minutes to complete.

*Please note serving as a Rep is not a prerequisite for membership on the board.*

Also, if you have any questions about what responsibilities each position holds please feel free to contact this year’s officers directly with any questions you may have.
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For board application and job descriptions, see the attachments on the listserv email entitled “[IPLS] Accepting Executive Board Applications for 2012-2013”

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February 19, 2012
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW WEEK!

February 20-24, 2012

Delicious food will be served at every event!
Click Events for complete descriptions of the panel topics.

MONDAY, Feb. 20
12-1 PM, RB140

A Clash of Innovation and Morals: Should DNA Be Patentable?
 
PANELISTS:
  • Nicholas Mitrokostas, Partner at Goodwin Procter
  • Kevin Noonan, Partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
  • James Ferguson, Partner at Mayer Brown
Pizano’s Pizza will be served!

TUESDAY, Feb. 21
12-1 PM, RB140
 
Patent Reform: The America Invents Act and Beyond

PANELISTS:
  • Michael Baniak, Partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP & Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law  
  • Paul Craane, Partner at Marshall Gerstein Borun LLP
  • Scott McBride, Shareholder at McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd.
  • Neil Trueman, Attorney at Banner & Witcoff Ltd.  
Middle Eastern Food from El Souk will be served!

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22
12-1 PM, RB150

LAW 101: Careers in Intellectual Property
Co-Sponsored by the Center for Career Strategy and Advancement

PANELISTS:
  • Michael Clifford, Partner at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP  
  • Carol Genis, Partner at K&L Gates
  • Jason Koransky, Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  • David Ruder, Vice President of Corporate Development at RPX  
Sandwiches will be served!

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22
4-5 PM, Lowden Hall

Adapting to the Tech Era: Intellectual Property Management on the Internet

PANELISTS:
  • Marsha K. Hoover, Senior Counsel at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP 
  • Luis M. Lozada, Associate at Neal Gerber & Eisenberg 
Gourmet Cupcakes from More and REAL Starbucks Coffee will be served!

THURSDAY, Feb. 23
12-1 PM, RB140

Copying: The Sincerest Form of Flattery, or Plain Old Theft?
Co-Sponsored by the Arts and Entertainment Law Society

PANELISTS:
  • David Hilliard, Partner at Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP 
  • Nick Briz, Artist and Professor at School of the Art Institute of Chicago 
  • Christopher Carani, Partner at McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Moderated by Professor David Dana

Sushi will be served!

FRIDAY, Feb. 24
9 AM - 5 PM

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With thanks to our sponsors:

Platinum
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

Gold
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

Silver
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Goodwin Procter

Bronze
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

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October 14, 2011
Welcome 2011-2012 Representatives!

Please Join the Intellectual Property Law Society in Congratulating Our 2011-2012 Representatives!

1L/LLM/AJD/Transfer Representatives:

Trevor J. Lee
Caitlin Olwell
Sunny Su
Kimberly Berkowski
Karen Lin
Rachel Stigler
Tyler Myers
Isidro Salcedo
Leif Peterson
Nathaniel P. Chongsiriwatana
Mark Mullin
Scott Hollander
Liz Cartwright
Ahalya Sriskandarajah
Willow Yang

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October 7, 2011
1L Reps!

To apply, please send an email to Executive Officer John Stratford with your resume and 1-2 paragraphs describing your interest in IP and why you want to be a 1L Rep by Tuesday, October 11 at 5 PM.

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September 29, 2011
IPLS Interest Meeting

*Intellectual Property Law Society* General Information Meeting Tuesday, October 4 *NOON* MC 195 Interested in intellectual property? Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights interest you? Come to our first meeting to learn more about our events for the school year and how you can get involved and get ahead! *Pizza* will be served. You do not need to be a science wiz to be an IP attorney

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September 11, 2011
Updated Outline Bank!

The outline bank on our website is now updated. Please check your [IPLS] emails for the password. If you are not currently a member of NU IPLS (and subscribed to our email list), follow the instructions on the Membership page to join and receive the password. 

Go to: Outlines

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August 31, 2011
Join NU IPLS on LinkedIn

Join here!

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August 28, 2011
Welcome Class of 2014!

The Intellectual Property Society would like to welcome the incoming class of 2014!

Our primary means of distributing Society news & event announcements is via the website and the member listserv. By joining the email list you become a member of the IPLS. 

Send an email using the following format: 

To: c-sigmund2013@nlaw.northwestern.edu  
Subject: IPLS Member 
Body: Subscribe IPLS [YourEmailAddress]

Your email address will be subscribed to the list and you will receive confirmation that your subscription was processed.

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