2023 IP INSTITUTE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Intellectual Property (“IP”) Law Section of the California Lawyers Association will host its 47th Annual IP Institute November 2-4, 2023 in person at the Omni San Diego Hotel in sunny San Diego, California. Our event is one of the nation’s premier IP conferences, offering access to top industry leaders and sessions. It will cover a wide range of cutting-edge and compelling topics of intellectual property law and feature our popular IP Vanguard Awards event. 

 The Institute event is attended by members of both large and small leading California IP law firms, various in-house legal counsel, members of the judiciary, and academic professionals practicing in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, litigation, trade secrets, international law, licensing, entertainment and sports law, technology law, social media, and privacy. The targeted attendance is 200-250. 

ABOUT US 

The IP Law Section of the California Lawyers Association was originally organized as part of the State Bar of California in 1976 to further the knowledge of IP law and provide members with timely and informative seminars, conferences, networking opportunities, industry news, practice guides, and publications. 

DID YOU KNOW

The IP Section has one of the largest memberships of any IP organization in the world. It reaches out regularly to its 4,000 members in a number of ways, including: 

• A bi-monthly electronic newsletter (Inevitable Disclosures) 
• Individual e-blasts announcing conferences and webinars 
• A printed quarterly journal (New Matter) 
• An active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with over 1,000 followers 
• A website located at http://calawyers.org/IP 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 

Want to get involved with the IP Institute event? To be included as a sponsor of the 47th Annual IP Institute and benefit from exposure to active members of the California Lawyers Association IP Law Section, please select one or more of the following options and contact us no later than October 6, 2023. The earlier you commit as a sponsor, the earlier we can begin including you in our promotional materials! Upon confirmation of sponsorship, you will be contacted by CLA staff to provide digital files of your name or logo. Sponsorship opportunities are detailed below. 

INSTITUTE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

$7,500 – IP INSTITUTE GOLD SPONSOR 

• Limited to three (3) law firms, and three (3) non-law firm entities (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Sponsor badge ribbons for all in-person attendees from the sponsor’s firm or company. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to Institute in-person attendees as part of registration materials. 
• Sponsor recognition as Gold Sponsor during the Institute. 
• Gold Sponsor level recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Gold Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Gold Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor during welcoming remarks at the outset of the meeting. 
• Three (3) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Three (3) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 
• Display table in registration/sponsor area. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE SILVER SPONSOR 

• Sponsor badge ribbons for all in-person attendees from the sponsor’s firm or company. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to Institute in-person attendees as part of registration materials. 
• Silver Sponsor level recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Silver Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Silver Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor during welcoming remarks at the outset of the meeting. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 
• Display table in registration/sponsor area. 

$3,000 – IP INSTITUTE BRONZE SPONSOR 

• Bronze Sponsor level recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Bronze Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Bronze Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Bronze Sponsor level recognition as a Bronze Sponsor during welcoming remarks at the outset of the meeting. 
• Display table in registration/sponsor area. 
• One (1) complimentary Institute registration, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• One (1) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

ADDITIONAL INSTITUTE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES 

$1000 – INDIVIDUAL SESSION SPONSOR – 1 PER SESSION 

See an Institute session that aligns with your company goals and objectives? Sponsor that session! Includes logo placement on event program and marketing materials. Ask for a list of available Institute sessions. 

• Session Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Session Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as _____ Session Sponsor. 

$2,000 –PLENARY SESSION SPONSOR – 1 PER PLENARY SESSION 

See an Institute session that aligns with your company goals and objectives? Sponsor that session! Includes logo placement on event program and marketing materials. Ask for a list of available Institute sessions. 

• Session Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Session Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as General Session Sponsor. 

$2,500 – LANYARD SPONSOR 

• One (1) complimentary Institute registration, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• One (1) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$2,500 – KEYCARD SPONSOR 

• One (1) complimentary Institute registration, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• One (1) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

NETWORKING ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE THURSDAY WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR 

The IP Institute will host a welcome reception at the Omni San Diego Hotel, in the vibrant Gaslamp District. This is a great networking opportunity for our attendees. Refreshments will be provided. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Welcome Reception Sponsor during the reception by IP Section leadership. 
• Welcome Reception Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Welcome Reception Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Welcome Reception Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to attendees during reception. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE FRIDAY SOCIAL SPONSOR 

The IP Institute will rent out part of a local venue, near the Omni San Diego Hotel, in the nearby Gaslamp District. This is a great networking opportunity for our attendees. Refreshments will be provided. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Friday Evening Social Sponsor during the reception by IP Section leadership. 
• Friday Evening Social Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Friday Evening Social Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Friday Evening Social Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts during the social. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$10,000 – IP VANGUARD AWARDS SPONSOR 

In-person attendees will enjoy a fireside chat with this year’s Vanguard Award winners. The Vanguard Award is the highest honor granted by the CLA IP Section. An award with a long and rich history, the IP Section celebrates excellence in the IP field within communities such as the judiciary, in-house counsel, private practice, and academia. 

• Limited to two (2) law firms, and two (2) non-law firm entities (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as IP Vanguard Awards sponsor by IP Section leadership. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to IP Vanguard Awards luncheon attendees. 
• Sponsor badge ribbons for all attendees from the sponsor’s firm or company. 
• Vanguard Awards Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Vanguard Awards Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Vanguard Awards Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Recognition at the Vanguard Awards ceremony. 
• Logo on Vanguard Awards signage and program. 
• Three (3) complimentary Institute registrations. 
• Three (3) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full registration fee. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE FRIDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Start the day off right for attendees by hosting one of the two morning breakfasts. Branded signage and gifts or literature are displayed prominently at buffet tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes company attribution in all schedules and programs. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Breakfast Sponsor during the event by IP Section leadership. 
• Recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Breakfast Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Breakfast Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Breakfast Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as Breakfast Sponsor. 
• Logo on Friday breakfast signage. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to attendees. 
• Display table in Institute registration/sponsor area. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registrations at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE SATURDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Start the day off right for attendees by hosting one of the two morning breakfasts. Branded signage and gifts or literature are displayed prominently at buffet tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes company attribution in all schedules and programs. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Breakfast Sponsor during the event by IP Section leadership. 
• Recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Breakfast Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Breakfast Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Breakfast Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as Breakfast Sponsor. 
• Logo on Saturday breakfast signage. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to attendees. 
• Display table in Institute registration/sponsor area. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE FRIDAY “TABLE TOPIC” LUNCH SPONSOR

Host our popular “table topics” lunch, where attendees will be sitting at various tables and discussing highly topical IP issues. Branded signage and gifts or literature are displayed prominently at the tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes company attribution in all schedules and programs. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Table Topics Lunch Sponsor during the event by IP Section leadership. 
• Recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Table Topics Lunch Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Table Topics Lunch Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Table Topics Lunch Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as Breakfast Sponsor. 
• Logo on Friday Table Topics Lunch signage. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to attendees. 
• Display table in Institute registration/sponsor area. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee. 

$5,000 – IP INSTITUTE SATURDAY LUNCH SPONSOR

Host our Saturday lunch, where attendees will be sitting at various tables. Branded signage and gifts or literature are displayed prominently at the tables and throughout the room. This sponsorship also includes company attribution in all schedules and programs. 

• Limited to one (1) law firm or non-law firm entity (such as corporations, businesses, or vendors). 
• Recognition as Saturday Lunch Sponsor during the event by IP Section leadership. 
• Recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Saturday Lunch Sponsor recognition on IP Section website, including logo. 
• Saturday Lunch Sponsor level recognition in print, electronic marketing, and social media posts. 
• Saturday Lunch Sponsor level recognition in program materials and signage at the Institute. 
• Logo in Institute program, identifying sponsor as Saturday Lunch Sponsor. 
• Logo on Saturday Lunch signage. 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to attendees. 
• Display table in Institute registration/sponsor area. 
• Two (2) complimentary Institute registrations, including Vanguard Awards event. 
• Two (2) IP Institute registration at a reduced rate of 50% off the full price registration fee.