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AIPF Committees
Connect with fellow members, contribute your expertise, and help shape the programs and initiatives of AIPF.
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AIPF committees provide members with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around the world, share knowledge and experience, develop educational content, and contribute to the continued growth of the association.
Interested in joining an AIPF committee? AIPF committees are open to members only.
Members are encouraged to participate in one or more committees based on their interests and areas of expertise.
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Boutique Practice
The Boutique Practice Committee is central to
AIPF’s mission of helping member firms share best
practices for operating boutique IP firms. The
committee focuses on technologies and developments
that can help IP firms operate more effectively
and efficiently.
Throughout the year, the committee develops quality
content regarding the business, operations, and
practice issues unique to boutique IP firms.
Committee members are encouraged to participate in
content creation and help plan for the Annual Meeting.
The committee operates on efficient 30-minute monthly
conference calls, along with periodic updates regarding
current events and content.
Member Affairs
The Member Affairs Committee develops and pursues
projects to encourage prospective members to join
AIPF and to enhance value for current members.
The committee provides recommendations to the
Board of Directors relating to membership, reviews
membership applications, and communicates with
prospective members.
The committee also networks with IP professionals
both within and outside the association to stay
connected with developments and trends affecting
the IP boutique community.
Patent
The Patent Committee focuses on activities related
to international patent practice, from both a
prosecution and litigation perspective. Its mission
is to deliver high-quality webinars, articles, and
Annual Meeting sessions for the benefit of AIPF
member firms and other attendees and readers.
As an IP-focused association, AIPF is dedicated to
showcasing the depth of expertise of IP boutiques
with respect to patent matters. Patent-related
programs aim to provide practitioners with
comprehensive materials relevant to their practice.
Trademark & Copyright
The Trademark & Copyright Committee provides
updates on trademark and copyright law and addresses
protection and enforcement issues across various
jurisdictions in order to identify differences and
common ground.
The committee meets by conference call and develops
educational programming, including webinars,
virtual roundtables, and articles. The committee
welcomes practitioners who can contribute updates
and ideas regarding trademark and copyright
prosecution, enforcement, and litigation.
Annual Meeting Project Team
The Annual Meeting Project Team coordinates educational sessions and programming for the AIPF Annual Meeting. The team consists of representatives from the Boutique Practice, Patent, and Trademark & Copyright Committees. AIPF members are encouraged to submit comments, topic suggestions, and ideas for future Annual Meeting sessions.
Your Expertise Can Make a Difference
AIPF’s committees are an important way for members to contribute to the association, connect with colleagues, and help develop resources and programs that benefit the international IP boutique community.
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