Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law

The Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law welcomes Ferris D., Jiaquan L., Kian Madani, Kaila Smith, PhD and Rachel Chen Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars Program, commencing in Fall 2024. Congratulations! We look forward to the impactful contributions they will bring. This program celebrates and supports aspiring law professionals who champion diversity in the field, recognizing their academic achievements and commitment to patent law careers. #IPLaw #FADIPL #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw

Last week, the Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law hosted the Convocation of Scholars in Washington, D.C. on June 27-28, 2024. This event was a testament to our commitment to fostering academic excellence and advancing our mission in the field of intellectual property. The Convocation connected scholars with leaders in the patent bar, patent jurists, congressional staff with IP responsibilities, and senior officials from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It facilitated meaningful dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders shaping the future of IP law. Highlights included: ·       A panel discussion and reception at Finnegan Henderson, featuring panelists Gregory Dolin, Peter Kim, Ana Victoria Christoff, Delon Lier, Ryan McDonnell, and moderator Cara Regan. ·       A panel discussion with congressional staff on Capitol Hill, moderated by Vince Garlock, with panelists Jacqui Kappler, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Thomas Blanford and Marla Grossman. ·       A luncheon at American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) with leaders from ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), Federal Circuit Bar Association®, and Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), moderated by Vince Garlock, Dana Robert Colarulli, Chris Katopis, Jessica Landacre, and Deborah Miron. ·       A panel discussion and reception with USPTO leadership, providing insights into patent and trademark policy trends. Thanks to Sharon Israel, Tomeka Oubichon, Derrick Brent, Hellen Bryan-Johnson, Kakoli Caprihan, Susy Tsang Foster, Chet Joyner, Pierre Vital, Sahar Javanmard, Susan Anthony, Jamie Boston, Elaine Wu, Kalyan Deshpande, Jyll Taylor, and Tim Rooney. Congratulations to the FADIPL scholars for completing their first year of law school. Johnetta Price, Patrick Lim, Stephanie Vega, Gloria Ren, Habsat Badmus, Kester Coutinho, Tia Smith, Krista Marrocco, Alexis Hardy, Dianara Ramirez, Twinkle Tharwala, Cole Price, Mariela Cisco, Miracle Orji, MPH, Yunan Shi! We look forward to welcoming our new class next June! #ConvocationofScholars #FADIPL #IPlaw #Scholars

During the Association of Corporate Patent Counsel (ACPC)'s 2024 Summer Meeting at the Hotel Washington in Washington, DC from June 24-26, 2024, three of our Sidney B. Jr. scholars actively participated in the professional program and networking opportunities. The event began with a Welcome Reception on Monday, followed by two full days of programming on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you to Gauri Dhavan for her ongoing efforts representing FADIPL during the ACPC Summer Meeting. #ACPC #IPlaw #Scholars #FADIPL

Witnessing the dedication and insightful contributions presented during the Annual Convocation for the scholars of the Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) was truly inspiring. Thank you so much for your time! The scholars genuinely appreciated the insights! #FADIPL #AIPLA #ipo #ipoef #lesi #abaipl #fcba #iplaw

Exciting news! The Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law is thrilled to introduce the future law school students selected for the Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars Program, commencing in Fall 2024. This program celebrates and supports aspiring law professionals who champion diversity in the field, recognizing their academic achievements and commitment to patent law careers. Congratulations to all the scholars in the 2024 1L Class 🎓🌟 Anup Chandora, Ariana Wallace, Aniruddh Chandrasekhar, Colby Boyd, Christian Berrios, Ph.D., Henrietta Denise Ssettimba, Hevi (Tash) Medde-Witage, Jacob Robert Hughes, Jami Park, Jaymn Singh, Jeffrey Greer IV, Jendai Robinson-Mclean, Joshua J., Mariana Calvo Argus, Mauricio Garcia Ontanon, Morgan Clark, Pouyan Ahmadi, Samantha Maldonado, Timothy McDonald, Trinity Balla, Ferris D., Jiaquan L., Kian Madani, Kaila Smith, PhD and Rachel Chen. Special congratulations to Timothy McDonald, Jeffrey Greer IV and Joshua J. who have been awarded the prestigious 3-year, $10,000 per year law school tuition grants as part of the program. This recognizes their exceptional potential and dedication to advancing diversity in patent law. As Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars, these individuals will benefit from mentorship by seasoned patent law experts throughout their law school journey, guidance in securing internships and clerkships, and support in becoming registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. They will also have unique opportunities to connect with industry leaders at the annual Convocation of Scholars. To learn more about the program please visit https://lnkd.in/eWTZdh23 To learn more about the scholars please visit https://lnkd.in/gRbiBzSb #DiversityInLaw #PatentLaw #IPLaw #Scholars #FADIPL

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!   ❓ Know any #lawstudents who are members of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group who have contributed to the #intellectualproperty (IP) law profession through: -- Work experience, -- Achievement in coursework, -- Active membership or leadership in IP law student or professional organizations, publications, or -- Other efforts that advance the study or practice of IP Law?   If so, please share this post with them and consider nominating them for our Annual “Jan Jancin and AIPLA Past Presidents Award!” The deadline is Sunday, May 26th.   NOMINATION INFO: Any ABA-accredited #lawschool offering at least one course on an IP Law subject may nominate a second- or third-year law student to be considered for these awards. To see all the information about these prestigious awards, including the application to nominate a law student and a list of past winners, please visit our website at this link - https://lnkd.in/gRBigVXs These awards are made possible through the generosity of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), American Bar Association IPL Section (ABA-IPL), and the Past Presidents of AIPLA! Please consider sharing this post and following this page to help spread the word!

On this #FlashbackFriday, we look back on a conversation with veteran intellectual property lawyer HaKung Wong as he discusses the aspects of his work he finds most rewarding and what he does to improve diversity in his profession. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #FBF

Today our Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law is celebrating our annual “Giving Day,” honoring World IP Day and our 20+ years of advancing diversity in the IP field We empower students to become exceptional patent career-ready attorneys through our Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholars Program. Your donation will help support our efforts to identify talented individuals for careers in patent law and who have demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. We're immensely grateful to our donors who have generously supported us this year. Thank you for your support! Your generosity helps us continue our mission of fostering diversity and inclusion in IP law. If you haven't already, please consider donating today to help us make an even greater difference: https://buff.ly/493xHHB #FADIPL #DiversityInIP #GivingDay ArentFox Schiff Association of Corporate Patent Counsel (ACPC) Baker Botts BakerHostetler Biogen Bristol Myers Squibb Cooley LLP Desmarais LLP Disc Medicine Eli Lilly and Company Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC Google Johnson & Johnson Leason Ellis LLP LOT Network Microsoft Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Pirkey Barber PLLC Procter & Gamble Ropes & Gray LLP Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Troutman Pepper  

2 days to our 2nd FADIPL Giving Day. On April 26th The Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in IP Law is celebrating our 2nd FADIPL Giving Day, honoring World IP Day! Help us to build a profession that more fully reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the broader community of innovators that make up the IP profession we serve. Donate Today:https://buff.ly/32SWIt1 #FADIPL2024GivingDay #FADIPL #diversityiniplaw

The Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law's “Giving Day” is next week! If you support increasing #diversity and #inclusion in the #legalprofession and in intellectual property law, please consider: 1. Donating using the link below, and 2. Sharing this post with your network. (to do so, please click “Repost” on the lower right of this post). All donations will help support our efforts to identify talented individuals and prepare them for successful careers within the #intellectualproperty law profession! Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/estJs4XP THANK YOU!