Welcome to HIPLAThe Houston Intellectual Property Law Association is an organization of intellectual property lawyers, patent agents, and law student affiliates primarily in the Houston, Texas area. Through regular meetings, sponsored CLE opportunities, and amicus briefs, HIPLA promotes the development and understanding of intellectual property law. |
Upcoming HIPLA events
| HIPLA's Annual Dinner Honoring the Federal JudiciaryHIPLA is proud to announce the Annual Dinner Honoring the Federal Judiciary will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Keynote Speaker is Justin Cronin, Rice University Writer-in-Residence and best selling author. This year's event will be held at the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Houston starting at 6:30 with a reception followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. For more information, please contact Leisa Talbert Peschel at 713-752-4278 or lpeschel@jw.com. Happy Hour with PTAB JudgesIt was an honor to host a happy hour after the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) roadshow, in conjunction with The Honorable Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court. As a community of IP professionals, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from PTAB judges on best practices to succeed in an ex parte appeal. |