Thank you to everyone who attended PIPLA’s Annual Judges’ Dinner on March 12, 2026 at the Philadelphia Art Museum. We are grateful to our honoree, guests, and members of the regional intellectual property community for helping make the evening a success.
The Judges’ Dinner is the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association’s most distinguished annual event. Each year, this special evening brings together members of the judiciary, practicing attorneys, corporate counsel, law students, academics, and other professionals in the intellectual property field for a night of recognition, reflection, and connection.
Held at one of Philadelphia’s landmark venues, the dinner features a keynote address by a prominent figure in IP law or public service, as well as the presentation of awards that honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice and advancement of intellectual property law.
More than just a celebration, the Judges’ Dinner serves as a forum for fostering professional relationships, honoring the work of the courts, and highlighting the impact of IP law on innovation, business, and society. It is a cornerstone of PIPLA’s mission to promote excellence, ethical practice, and community among intellectual property professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond.
Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb
of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m.
Begin the evening with hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the Great Stair Hall, accompanied by live music from the Goody Blue Shoes Jazz Band. Mingle with colleagues and stroll the galleries.
First Course Served
7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a seated dinner on the Great Stair Hall Balcony with live piano accompaniment.
Award Ceremony
Approx. 7:05–7:45 p.m.
Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb will be presented with the Annual PIPLA Award for Outstanding IP Achievement. Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly and Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg will introduce Chief Judge Bumb.
Entrée Served
Approx. 7:45 p.m.
Dessert & Coffee/Tea Service
Approx. 8:30 p.m.
PIPLA is seeking law firm sponsors for the event. There are four sponsorship levels available:
$7,000 and up (Includes One Table for up to Ten Guests)
$4,500 and up
$3,500 and up
$2,500 and up
As indicated in the above table, with the Platinum or Gold levels, your firm sponsorship will be prominently recognized throughout the cocktail reception and dinner event with the display of your logo next to the Diana statue located at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Great Stair Hall, as shown below:
This is an opportunity for your firm to send a message of goodwill and at the same time receive a tasteful acknowledgment on the sponsors’ board and in the event program. A number of law firms have expressed interest in sponsoring this event. We would like to add your firm or company to the list of sponsors. PIPLA is a nonprofit organization, so your sponsorship is tax deductible.
The Platinum Sponsorship cost includes the cost for a table of ten. Otherwise, the cost of attendance at this event is independent of the cost of sponsorship. We encourage the lawyers of your firm to attend this gala event. The cost of attendance is included on the sponsorship form. We thank you for your consideration of PIPLA’s most important annual event, and we look forward to hearing from you with a positive response. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship, please contact use.
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