WHO WE ARE

About PIPLA

The Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) is a longstanding professional organization composed of intellectual property attorneys, practitioners, and law student affiliates, primarily serving the Greater Philadelphia region. PIPLA is dedicated to fostering the development, understanding, and practice of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Through regular meetings, sponsored continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities, networking events, and the submission of amicus briefs, PIPLA provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, legal scholarship, and professional growth. The organization also supports mentorship and student engagement, helping to cultivate the next generation of IP law professionals.

Founded in 1923, PIPLA is one of the oldest intellectual property law associations in the United States. Since its inception, it has remained committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and collegiality within the IP law community. Today, PIPLA continues to serve as a vital resource and advocate for those who protect and advance innovation, creativity, and intellectual property rights.

Meet the Officers

Allison R. Tramontana

President

Caesar Rivise, PC

1635 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 567-2010
Fax (215) 751-1142

atramontana@crbcp.com

Patrick S. Griffin

President-Elect

Volpe Koenig

30 South 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 255-9125
Fax (215) 568-6499
pgriffin@vklaw.com

Ava E. Lutz

Vice-President

Panitch Schwarze

Delaware Corporate Center
1 Righter Parkway, Suite 220
Wilmington, DE 19803
Tel (302)-394-6022
Fax (215) 965-1331
alutz@panitchlaw.com

Ling Zhong, Ph.D.

Secretary

Buchanan Ingersoll

2200 Renaissance Blvd. Suite 350
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Tel (610)-993-4237
ling.zhong@bipc.com

Phillip D. Wolfe

Treasurer

Morgan Lewis

2222 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 963-5454
Fax (215) 963-5001
phillip.wolfe@morganlewis.com

Board of Governors

MICHAEL BARBOUN
(2025-2027)

GREGORY FERRONI
(2026-2028)

WILLIAM P.W. KEHOE
(2025-2027)

JONATHAN UNDERWOOD
(2026-2028)

EVAN MUCHA
(2025-2027) 

JOHN M. BOLLINGER
(PAST PRESIDENT)