Reach 10,000+ U.S. & International Lawyers, Legal Assistants , and Intellectual Property Professionals with the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law Media & Events

About the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law: Since 1894, the Section has advanced the development of Intellectual property laws, and their fair and just administration. As the forum for rich perspectives and balanced insight on the full spectrum of IP law, the Section of more than 12,000 members serves as the ABA voice – within the profession, before policymakers and with the public.  

From its strength within the American Bar Association, the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) advances the development and improvement of intellectual property laws and their fair and just administration. The Section furthers the goals of its members by sharing knowledge and balanced insight on the full spectrum of intellectual property law and practice, including patents, trademarks, copyright, design, and trade secrets.  

Reach: 12,000+ Members

Firm Size

Five Significant Practice Areas

(as reported)

  1. General Intellectual Property Law 
  2. Patents 
  3. Copyright & Trademarks
  4. Entertainment & Sports 
  5. Internet 

ABA-IPL Section Annual Partnership Packages

Packages designed to give your organization maximum exposure

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ABA IPL E-Newsletter

Get your message delivered directly to Intellectual Property professionals directly through the IPL E-Newsletter. Distributed 1x per month.

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Patent Prosecution Virtual Boot Camp

The Virtual Patent Prosecution Boot Camp is a two-day online workshop designed to provide both foundational and advanced training in patent prosecution.

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Sponsored Webinars

These webinars offer section members a training and learning resource to watch live demos and instruction on hot topics and products in intellectual property law. Industry experts will host each 30 minute webinar and will have the ability to speak as a topic expert and gain visibility for their company.

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Upcoming Events

ABA IPL and Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries Joint Fall Meeting

This collaboration is anticipated to draw over 300 professionals working in both IP and Entertainment and Sports law. Attendees will explore dedicated tracks in copyright, litigation, licensing, AI, and much more
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

October 23 – 25, 2025
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ABA IPL Spring Meeting 2026

IPLPSRING is the premier intellectual property conference of the year. The meeting, featuring more than 20 CLE sessions, networking events, wellness programs, business meetings and more.

April 15 – 16, 2026
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