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NJIPLA is devoted to educating its members and the public about intellectual property and its protection under the law, while fostering a strong and connected intellectual property community.

Connecting the IP Community

NJIPLA brings together intellectual property professionals through educational programs, professional opportunities, leadership, and community engagement.

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CLE & Education

Participate in programs covering current developments and important issues in patent, trademark, copyright, and other areas of intellectual property law.

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Professional Community

Connect with attorneys, patent agents, academics, students, judges, and other professionals working in the intellectual property field.

Jefferson Medal

Each year, NJIPLA honors an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the field of intellectual property law.

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Mentorship

Build meaningful professional relationships through NJIPLA's mentorship program for attorneys and law students interested in intellectual property.

NJIPLA Events

From CLE programs and seminars to networking opportunities and the annual Jefferson Medal Dinner, NJIPLA offers opportunities to learn, connect, and stay current.

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The Jefferson Medal

Following a long-standing NJIPLA tradition dating back to 1951, the Jefferson Medal is presented annually to someone who has made exceptional contributions to the field of intellectual property law.

LEARN ABOUT THE DINNER

2026 Board of Managers

Meet the NJIPLA leaders serving the Association during 2026.

Carl J. Minniti III

President

Charles Chevalier

President-Elect

Allison Altersohn

Vice President

Hassen A. Sayeed

Treasurer

Nichole Valeyko

Secretary

Bindu Donovan

Immediate Past President

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Mentorship Program

Facilitated by the NJIPLA Young Lawyers Committee, the NJIPLA Mentorship Program connects members at different stages of their careers who work in or are interested in intellectual property law.

Attorneys with approximately 7+ years of experience may serve as mentors. Mentees are typically first-year attorneys, including law firm associates, in-house counsel, and law clerks. The program also welcomes law students from the New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Delaware area.

Subject to the number of mentors and mentees who enroll, NJIPLA aims to match each mentee with one in-house attorney and one law firm attorney to provide exposure to diverse professional perspectives.

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Committees

Committee participation is a great opportunity to network with fellow practitioners, contribute to NJIPLA, and provide input on your area of practice.

  • Chemical Practice
  • Cybersecurity, Trade Secrets, AI
  • Electronics, Telecommunications & Software
  • Ethics, Constitution & By-Laws
  • House, Program & Speakers Bureau
  • Jefferson Medal
  • Joint Patent Program
  • Patent Litigation
  • Young Lawyers
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Partner With NJIPLA

Sponsorship provides targeted visibility within the local intellectual property community while supporting NJIPLA's educational programs, networking opportunities, and signature events.

NJIPLA offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to connect organizations and businesses with attorneys and other professionals in the intellectual property community.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Become Part of NJIPLA

Join a community of intellectual property professionals and gain access to educational programs, networking opportunities, member discounts, and NJIPLA activities.

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