The Intellectual Property Law Section offers both the experienced and novice practitioner excellent opportunities to enhance their practical and legal knowledge and expertise. Recent programs offered by the Section related to computer software and biotechnology protection, conducting intellectual property audits, and practical considerations in trade secret law. The section plans to sponsor an annual Intellectual Property Law writing contest for New York State Law Students, the winning article will appear in an issue of Bright Ideas. Opportunities For Professional Development Intellectual Property Law Section committees address unique issues facing attorneys, the profession and the public.
Committees are also an outstanding way to achieve professional development and recognition.
Law students are automatically members of the Young Lawyers Committee. Section members may join more than one committee. The Intellectual Property Law Section takes positions on major professional issues that affect practitioners and advocates those positions within the New York State Bar Association, the legislature, and the public. Committee Assignment Request Please designate from the list below, those committees in which you wish to participate. For a list of committee chairs and their e-mail addresses, please check the Committee's page by clicking here .