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Boston Intellectual Property Law Association The goal of the BPLA is to provide educational programs and a forum for the interchange of ideas and

The goal of the BPLA is to provide educational programs and a forum for the interchange of ideas and information concerning patent, trademark, and copyright laws. Through a volunteer Board of Governors and its various committees, the BPLA organizes and hosts educational seminars, social events and conventions. The Association also comments on rules and legislation affecting the profession.

10/06/2026

BIPLA Annual Writing Competition
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 27, 2026

1st Prize: $1,000
2nd Prize: $500

BIPLA is once again holding its annual Writing Competition. Law school students are invited to submit papers relating to topics involving intellectual property law. Judges will consider the merits of each paper based on: (i) contribution to knowledge respecting intellectual property law; and (ii) the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously published or available. The requirements for eligibility are outlined below.

Contest Rules:

1. Articles must be written solely by a student or students in full-time or part-time attendance at a law school (day or evening) within the jurisdiction of the First Federal Judiciary Circuit, or prepared in connection with a course at a law school in the First Circuit.

2. Articles must be written or published between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

3. Articles must be submitted to the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association no later than October 27, 2026 (EXTENDED DEADLINE)

4. Papers should be no more than the equivalent of ten (10) law review pages including footnotes (30-40 pages typed copy).

5. Submission of the paper as a .pdf file is required. Submissions must include the submitter’s name, current address, current telephone number, law school, and employment information (if applicable).

Please send all article submissions to: [email protected]

2026 BIPLA Annual MeetingDecember 2nd, 2026The Harvard Club374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115*You are invited to joi...
10/05/2026

2026 BIPLA Annual Meeting
December 2nd, 2026

The Harvard Club
374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115*

You are invited to join us for BIPLA’s Annual Meeting on December 2nd, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at The Harvard Club. We will finish up official business for 2026 including hearing the Secretary’s and Treasurer's reports, electing our officers for next year, and welcoming our new President for our 103rdyear. We will also present the winners of the 2026 Pro Bono Award and the Annual Writing Competition.

*BIPLA is not affiliated with Harvard University, nor is the 2026 Annual Meeting a Harvard University program or activity.

Ticket Prices:
Member: $250
Non-Member: $325
Student: Please email [email protected] for more information

For Sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]
To book your ticket to the 2026 Annual Meeting: https://bipla.org/event/2026AnnualMeeting

09/28/2026

2026 BIPLA Annual Writing Competition
Accepting Entries Until Wednesday, September 30

1st Prize: $1,000
2nd Prize: $500

BIPLA is once again holding its annual Writing Competition. Law school students are invited to submit papers relating to topics involving intellectual property law. Judges will consider the merits of each paper based on: (i) contribution to knowledge respecting intellectual property law; and (ii) the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously published or available. The requirements for eligibility are outlined below.

Contest Rules:

1. Articles must be written solely by a student or students in full-time or part-time attendance at a law school (day or evening) within the jurisdiction of the First Federal Judiciary Circuit, or prepared in connection with a course at a law school in the First Circuit.

2. Articles must be written or published between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

3. Articles must be submitted to the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association on or before September 30, 2026. (This Wednesday!)

4. Papers should be no more than the equivalent of ten (10) law review pages including footnotes (30-40 pages typed copy).

5. Submission of the paper as a .pdf file is required. Submissions must include the submitter’s name, current address, current telephone number, law school, and employment information (if applicable).

Please send all article submissions to:
[email protected]

2026 BIPLA Annual MeetingDecember 2nd, 2026The Harvard Club374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115* You are invited to jo...
09/24/2026

2026 BIPLA Annual Meeting
December 2nd, 2026
The Harvard Club
374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115*

You are invited to join us for BIPLA’s Annual Meeting on December 2nd, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at The Harvard Club. We will finish up official business for 2026 including hearing the Secretary’s and Treasurer's reports, electing our officers for next year, and welcoming our new President for our 103rdyear. We will also present the winners of the 2026 Pro Bono Award and the Annual Writing Competition.

*BIPLA is not affiliated with Harvard University, nor is the 2026 Annual Meeting a Harvard University program or activity.

Ticket Prices:
Member: $250
Non-Member: $325
Student: Please email [email protected] for more information

For Sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]
To book your ticket to the 2026 Annual Meeting: https://bipla.org/event/2026AnnualMeeting

09/21/2026

2026 BIPLA Annual Writing Competition

We are now accepting entries!

1st Prize: $1,000

2nd Prize: $500

BIPLA is once again holding its annual Writing Competition. Law school students are invited to submit papers relating to topics involving intellectual property law. Judges will consider the merits of each paper based on: (i) contribution to knowledge respecting intellectual property law; and (ii) the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously published or available. The requirements for eligibility are outlined below.

Contest Rules:
1. Articles must be written solely by a student or students in full-time or part-time attendance at a law school (day or evening) within the jurisdiction of the First Federal Judiciary Circuit, or prepared in connection with a course at a law school in the First Circuit.

2. Articles must be written or published between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

3. Articles must be submitted to the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association on or before September 30, 2026.

4. Papers should be no more than the equivalent of ten (10) law review pages including footnotes (30-40 pages typed copy).

5. Submission of the paper as a .pdf file is required. Submissions must include the submitter’s name, current address, current telephone number, law school, and employment information (if applicable).



Please send all article submissions to:
[email protected]

The In-House Committee is hosting an in-person after-work event in Cambridge on November 4, 2026. Please come, meet/cat...
09/21/2026

The In-House Committee is hosting an in-person after-work event in Cambridge on November 4, 2026. Please come, meet/catch-up, and share some laughs with your fellow in-house attorneys. This event is sponsored by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP.

Date: November 4, 2026

Time: 5:45pm onwards

Place: Area4 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA

Register at:

The In-House Committee is hosting an in-person after-work event in Cambridge is Tomorrow, September 9, 2026. Please com...
09/08/2026

The In-House Committee is hosting an in-person after-work event in Cambridge is Tomorrow, September 9, 2026. Please come, meet/catch-up, and share some laughs with your fellow in-house attorneys. This event is sponsored by LOT Network.

After-work event details

Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 5:30pm onwards
Place: Area4 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

To Register: https://bipla.org/event/InHouseAfterHours9926

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