TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
The Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association’s year-end meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Topics:
The ITC’s Open Door: Expanding Access to Section 337 and How to Respond
Presented by Jack Wilson – Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Patent Litigation Update: Venue, IPR, Inducement, and More
Presented by Professor Paul R. Gugliuzza – University of Texas Law School
Developments in IP Licensing
Presented by Professor Mark Rachlin – Temple University
Location:
Volpe Koenig
30 S. 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Please join us for three hours of CLE credit from 3PM-6PM, followed by drinks and hors-d’oeuvres.
Distinguished IP Practitioner Award
At our May meeting this year, PIPLA is proud to recognize Kevin Casey with the Distinguished IP Practitioner Award for his many contributions to the intellectual property law community. Kevin has devoted more than 30 years to the practice of intellectual property law, has served as a leader in the field, and has made a lasting impact through his work in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, teaching, and scholarship.
We are also pleased to share that Joseph D. Rossi, of Armstrong Teasdale, will be joining us to introduce Kevin on the occasion of presenting the award.
Congratulations, Kevin, on this well-deserved recognition and on your many years of outstanding service and dedication to the IP community!
PIPLA Elections
If you are interested in joining the PIPLA Board, the following positions are available for the 2026-2027 year:
• Board of Governors – 2-year term (2 positions available)
• Secretary – 2-year term (1 position available)
All interested candidates must email us at PIPLAPhilly@outlook.com by or before April 24, 2026.
The current PIPLA Officers will advance as follows:
President: Allison R. Tramontana
President Elect: Patrick S. Griffin
Vice President: Ava E. Lutz
Treasurer: Phillip D. Wolfe
The following PIPLA Board of Governor members will continue their term:
Michael Barboun (2025-2027)
William P.W. Kehoe (2025-2027)
Evan Mucha (2025-2027)
John M. Bollinger (Immediate Past President)
Please RSVP for the May meeting by May 18, 2026. Three hours of Pennsylvania and Delaware CLE credit has been requested.
You may RSVP by either of the following ways:
- Email: Send your RSVP to PIPLAPhilly@outlook.com (or by clicking the “Attend Event” button below).
- Website: Submit your RSVP and secure payment through PIPLA’s new website by clicking here.
The cost is $40.00 for members, $50.00 for guests/non-members, and free for students who complete a membership form. Please make checks payable to “PIPLA.”
If RSVP’ing by email, please send payment to PIPLA Treasurer Phillip D. Wolfe, Morgan Lewis, 2222 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Alternatively, payment may be made via Venmo to: @PhiladelphiaIPLawAssoc-PIPLA.
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We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
