Intellectual Property Law Association

What are the outer limits of patentable subject matter? Do gene patents fall within these limits? Three scientist-attorneys considered these questions as part of an Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA) presentation concerning the controversial “Myriad” case, "Are your genes patentable?" held at New England Law | Boston on October 26, 2011.

What is IPLA?

IPLA proceeds to demonstrate the following:

To increase our knowledge and understanding of intellectual property law through experience.
To act as an intellectual property law information outlet for the New England Law community.
To enhance educational, cultural, and social opportunities.
To avail the organization and its resources to any student who wishes to gain knowledge and experience in intellectual property law.
To provide New England Law students with a better understanding of intellectual property law and the industries surrounding it.
To promote awareness of intellectual property law throughout New England Law.
To provide a forum for members and alumni to network within the intellectual property law industry.

Who is IPLA?

IPLA Executive Board 2012-2013:

President: Rachael Wallis '13
Vice-President: Josh Peimer '13
Treasurer: Chelsea Pettit '13
Secretary: Serge Subach '14
Evening Liaison: Karla Heine '13

IPLA is open to all students at New England Law | Boston. There is no fee to join.

New England Law | Boston Intellectual Property Law Courses:

Computer Law
Copyright Law
Current Issues in Patent Law
Entertainment Law
Internet Law
Patent Law
Trademark and Unfair Competition

Important Links:

American Intellectual Property Association
Boston Bar Association - Intellectual Property Law Section
Boston Patent Law Association
Intellectual Property Institute at New England Law | Boston
Patent Bar Review Course Information
United States Patent and Trademark Office

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