WHO WE ARE
The Intellectual Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association introduces members to the interesting and growing practice areas that make up Intellectual Property Law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing and internet intellectual property law issues. We provide educational programs and other activities and invite the participation of attorneys, law students and non-lawyer members of the business community.
SECTION BENEFITS
The key benefits of being a member of the intellectual property (IP) section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) include:
CLE availability:
- Access to specialized IP-focused Continuing Legal Education programs
Presentation opportunities:
- Opportunity to speak at section meetings or conferences on IP topics
- Ability to share expertise and gain recognition in the IP legal community
Publication in Bright Ideas:
- Opportunity to author articles for the section’s publication
- Enhance professional reputation and contribute to IP legal discourse
Networking:
- Connect with other IP professionals throughout New York State
- Build relationships with potential clients, colleagues, and mentors
Legal policy involvement:
- Participate in committees that influence IP law and policy in New York
- Contribute to amicus briefs or legislative initiatives
Access to resources:
- Exclusive access to IP-specific legal resources and databases
Leadership opportunities:
- Serve on committees or in leadership roles within the IP section
- Develop management and organizational skills
Stay current:
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in IP law
- Gain insights into emerging trends and issues in the field
CONTACT US
To learn more about this Section, please contact Sharmin Woodall
swoodall@nysba.org
(518) 487-5686
Please do not contact the Section liaison with a request for legal advice or an attorney referral. You can instead visit our ‘Public Resources’ or ‘Lawyer Referral Service’ page for this type of request.
Bill Samuels
Bill Samuels brings his experience with regard to obtaining, protecting, and commercializing intellectual property, in the US and around the world, to the chair ship of the Intellectual Properties section. His practice at Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP combines counseling, transactional, and enforcement work.
He is a graduate of Emory University School of Law.
Past Chairs
1992-1994 Rory J. Radding (Founding Chair)
1994-1996 Tricia T. Semmelhack
1996-1998 Robert M. Hallenbeck
1998-2000 Michael I. Chakansky
2000-2002 Victoria A. Cundiff
2002-2004 Marc A. Lieberstein
2004-2006 Richard L. Ravin
2006-2008 Debra Ivy Resnick
2008-2010 Joyce L. Creidy
2010-2012 Paul Matthew Fakler
2012-2014 Kelly M. Slavitt
2014-2016 Charles Thomas Joseph Weigell, III
2016-2018 Erica D. Klein
2018-2020 Robin E. Silverman
2020-2022 Michael A. Oropallo
2022-2024 Brooke Erdos Singer
Live Events
Litigating High-Stakes Trademark Infringement Cases: Insights from the PODS vs. U-Haul Verdict
Join the NYSBA IP Section for an in-depth fireside chat where we will explore one of the most significant trademark infringement cases in recent history—PODS…
On Demand Programs
3/11/25 Bright Ideas: Lunch Hour
Effective communication is essential for lawyers handling complex legal and technical matters. Whether presenting in court, negotiating contracts, or explaining intricate regulations to clients and…
2025 NYSBA Annual Meeting
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting 2025January 14-17, 2025New York Hilton Midtown Join us for the premier legal event of the year, the Annual Meeting…
IP Law for the General Practitioner
In this basic-level program, the seasoned faculty will present a nuts and bolts overview of copyright and trademark registration practice while addressing the various litigation…
NYSBA Sections Holiday Party
Come learn more about the benefits of being a NYSBA Section member,help celebrate the end of year holiday season, have fun, and networkat what we…
2024 Law Student Section Meet and Greet (1 of 7)
2024 Law Student Section Meet and Greets (Session 1 of 7) Join us each week throughout November and into December for the Law Student Section Meet…
Women in Intellectual Property
Women in Intellectual Property Law is Back!Gather with the women of the Intellectual Property Law Section for an evening of networking and the opportunity to…
The Uses and Abuses of Chatbots: Live Demo and Review of Ethics Rules
Please join us for a hybrid meeting sponsored by the DRS Technology Committee, the Technology and the Legal Profession Committee, the ComFed Privacy, Data Security…
You Are What You Wear: Codes and Signals to Help Attorneys Be on Brand
Our distinguished panel will discuss the codes and signals attorneys broadcast by what they wear and how they look to judges, juries, clients and peers.…
Online Community
Intellectual Property Law Section Publications
Newly released issues are restricted to Section & Committee Members only for the first 90 days, after which they become available to all members.
Bright Ideas
The Intellectual Property Law Section publication (Bright Ideas) features peer-written, substantive articles about current issues in intellectual property law, including patents, copyrights and trademarks. Also included are recent cases and updates on Section programs and events. Bright Ideas is published three times per year by the Intellectual Property Law Section and distributed to Section Members free of charge.
Bright Ideas is published as a benefit for members of the Intellectual Property Law Section and is copyrighted by the New York State Bar Association.
Bright Ideas encourages article submissions on topics of interest to members of the Section. Writing an article for a NYSBA Section publication is a great way to get your name out in the legal community and advertise your knowledge. Our authors are respected state-wide for their legal expertise and have written articles on such topics as IP mediation, the impact of transfer pricing on IP lawyers, patents, copyrights, and trademark liability.
Individuals interested in submitting an article, announcement, practice tip, etc., for consideration for publication in an upcoming issue are encouraged to do so.
Article Library
Looking for specific articles from our issues? Explore our library of individual articles, available from current and past editions.
View article libraryIntellectual Property Law Section Committee
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Advertising Law Committee
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Copyright Law Committee
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Cyber Security and Data Privacy Committee
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Diversity Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Ethics Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Executive Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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In-House Initiative Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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International Intellectual Property Law Committee
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Internet & Technology Law Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Ips: Law Student Subcommittee
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Legislative & Amicus Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Litigation Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Membership Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Nominating Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Patent Law Committee
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Pro Bono and Public Interest Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
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Trade Secrets Committee
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Trademark Law Committee
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Transactional Law Committee
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Website Task Force (Intellectual Property Law)
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Young Lawyers Committee (Intellectual Property Law)
Fellowship
The Intellectual Property Law Section is committed to providing opportunities for participation of young lawyers and law students in the Section. See below for details on some of the opportunities available.
2 two-year positions offering leadership opportunities within the Intellectual Property Law Section.
Scholarship
Miriam Maccoby Netter Scholarship
Scholarship established by The New York Bar Foundation through a gift from the Intellectual Property Law Section.
Resources for Intellectual Property Lawyers During COVID-19
Legal Links of Interest
General
- US Patent and Trademark Office www.uspto.gov
- The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School: Intellectual Property Topicals
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- House Judiciary Committee (includes information from Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property)
- KuesterLaw Technology and Intellectual Property Law
- Franklin Pierce Law Center Intellectual Property Mall
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO )
- ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law
- freeadvice.com, Intellectual Property
- Nolo Legal Encyclopedia
- Second Circuit decisions
- Inventnet: for the inventor’s community in cyberspace
- Cyberlaw
- IP Mall Franklin Pierce Law Center
- Cyber Findlaw
- IP magazine online
- Nolo Press Patent, Trademark, and Copyright
- IP Law News Network
- Cyberspace Law Institute
- Internic, the domain name registration office
- IP Center, Law Journal Extra
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Federal Circuit cases via Emory University
- US Senate
- US House of Representatives
- Whitehouse
- Congressional Record via GPO access
- Thomas server
- Code of Federal Regulations via GPO
- Code of Fedaral Regulations via Cornell LII
- Federal Register
- US Code
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
Copyright
- The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School: Copyright
Federal Material
- Code of Federal Regulations: 37 C.F.R., Chapt. II – Copyright Office
- U.S. Supreme Court:
- U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals: Recent Decisions on Copyright
International Material
- Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
- Universal Copyright Convention
- Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms
- International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations
- GATT 1994 (including the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property)
Other Copyright references (see also General Intellectual Property Links)
Federal Agencies:
- Copyright Clearance Center
- Report of NII Working Group on Intellectual Property
- Coalition for Networked Information
- Association of Research Libraries Copyright Documents
- freeadvice.com, Copyright Law
- The Copyright Website
- Copyright Crash Course
- Copyright Management Center
- The Copyright Website
- Entertainment Law
- Broadcast Music Inc.
Useful Offnet (or Subscription – $) Sources
- Good Starting Point in Print: Paul Goldstein, Copyright: Principles, Law and Practice, Aspen Publishing Co. (1989)
- LII Disk Materials
Patent
- The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School: Patents
Federal Material
- Article I, Section 8, US Constitution
- U.S. Code: 35 U.S.C.
- Title 17 C.F.R., Chapt. I – Patent and Trademark Office
- Supreme Court:
- U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals:
- Recent Decisions on Patent Law
- Summaries of Recent Patent Decisions – liibulletin-patent
International Material
- Patent Cooperation Treaty
- Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
- GATT 1994 (including the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property)
Other Patent references (see also General Intellectual Property Links)
- Federal Agency:
- www.ibm.com/patent or patent.womplex.ibm.com searchable IBM patent databases, covering more than 2 million U.S patents issued in the past 26 years.
- R. Gruner – Patent Portal
- Software Patent Institute
- Patent and Trademark information
- Oppedahl & Larson Patent Law Web Server
- STO’s Internet Patent Search, including Internet Patent Newservice (Free Weekly E-Mail Notice of Patents Issued)
- Wacky Patent of the Month
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Useful Offnet (or Subscription – $) Sources
- Good Starting Point in Print: Peter D. Rosenberg, Patent Law Basics, West Group (1993)
- LII Disk Materials
Trademark
- The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School: Trademark
Federal Material
- U.S. Code: 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 – 1127
- Title 17 C.F.R., Chapt. I – Patent and Trademark Office
- Supreme Court:
- U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals: Recent Decisions on Trademark Law
State Material
Uniform or Model Acts
- Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices ActState Statutes
- State Statutes by Topic
State Judicial Decisions
- N.Y. Court of Appeals:
- Appellate Decisions from Other States
International Material
- Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
- GATT 1994 (including the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property)
Other Trademark references (see also General Intellectual Property Links)
Key Internet Sources
- Federal Agency:
- Trademark Forms and Related Information (Master-McNeil, Inc.)
- Searchable Yellow Pages – Useful for Trademark Searches, Yellow Pages
- International Trademark Association
- Patent and Trademark information
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO )
Useful Offnet (or Subscription – $) Sources
- The trademark search report service on-line, enables quick domain name searching and you can order a full search via the internet.
- Good Starting Point in Print: J. Thomas McCarthy, Trademarks and Unfair Competition, West Group (1984)
- LII Disk Materials
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