American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Formed in 1897, the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is the leading organization in intellectual property law focused on education, outreach, member service, and advocacy. With nearly 14,000 members, this national bar association constituted primarily of lawyers in private and corporate practice, in government service, and in the academic community.

AIPLA serves its members by fostering their professional and leadership development and mentors intellectual property law attorneys as they advance within the profession by responding to their personal and professional needs. 

The organization serves public policy leaders who implement and maintain the intellectual property system by maintaining fair and effective global laws and policies that stimulate and reward innovation and creative works in keeping with the public interest.

AIPLA is also the US national group of the Global IP Association AIPPI, known now as the AIPPI-US Division. With a staff of 27, the AIPLA is governed by a Board of Directors and headed by an Executive Director, located in Arlington, Virginia.