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
[email protected]
(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
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.
