The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a national bar association of intellectual property lawyers and related professionals from private practice, corporate practice, government, and academia. Founded in 1897, it promotes a balanced intellectual property system through education, advocacy, professional development, and peer support.
Intellectual property policy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, patent eligibility, USPTO procedures, IP enforcement, and broader innovation policy
Primarily membership dues, conference and educational program revenue, publications, and sponsorships
AIPPI-US Division; members and leaders from law firms, corporations, government, and academic institutions
Non-profit professional association (bar association)