Intellectual Property Law

It is with great pride and carbonated humility that I address you in my new role as Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section. The rudder has been passed to me from our tremendous Immediate Past Chair Jonathan Lurie, whose long-term and comprehensive dedication to the Section, as well as his patient guidance through my officership, have left a Sasquatch-sized footprint on the path ahead. Read more

Domain name platform Atom is facing a trademark lawsuit over its new trademark service. The company launched Trademark.io last month, and now a rival and long-running platform alleges that its choice of name will cause confusion. Read more

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has opened its annual review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy, or Notorious Markets List (NML). USTR is seeking public input on online and physical venues that reportedly traffic in large-scale trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. Read more

Join us for a fun and casual evening of connection at one of our Mix & Mingle Bowling Receptions across California! Read more

As of September 8, 2025 the following state bills have been identified which may be of interest to the Section.  Please note that bills must be passed (enrolled) by the California legislature by September 30, 2025, to be considered by Governor Newsom for approval/veto, by October 31, 2025. Read more

Multiple speakers from various locations west coast and east coast! Purchase all 4 sessions or a la carte below. Earn 4.0 Hours of MCLE. Read more

Did You Miss the IP Institute? Don't worry! You can catch all of the panels in our 48th Annual IP Institute Webinar Bundle! This bundle includes the Fireside Conversation with Kathi Vidal and specialty credits. Buy the entire bundle now for our members-only price of $299, a discount of more than 50%. Offer ends 12/31/2025. Read more

The California Lawyers Association is proud to present a four-part webinar series this October featuring distinguished speakers from the European Patent Office (EPO), its Boards of Appeal, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Read more

Insider threats -- whether malicious, negligent, or inadvertent -- pose escalating risks to corporate assets, business reputation, and regulatory compliance. This program equips in-house counsel with legal frameworks, practical tools, and strategic insights needed to lead the development of effective insider threat programs. Attendees will learn how to identify critical assets, navigate privacy Read more

Released on July 23rd, the White House's "America's AI Action Plan" outlines its vision for artificial intelligence policy, emphasizing the removal of barriers to innovation and adoption. Read more