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Small/Micro Company & Law Firm Committee
The Small/Micro Company & Law Firm Committee will seek to promote the value and role of small and micro entities and small and micro law firms as part of IPO’s mission in promoting high quality and enforceable intellectual property rights. Specifically, the Committee will:
- Provide a common meeting ground for small and micro entities and small and micro law firms to share and discuss common issues and concerns to help protect IP across the world with limited resources;
- Provide a unique networking opportunity for small and micro entities and small and micro law firms and champions thereof;
- Promote awareness about the value of small and micro entities and small and micro law firms in the IP ecosystem;
- Develop and distribute directories, various resources on IP protection and strategy, and curated lists of technology aids to small and micro entities and small and micro law firms; and
- Partner with large entity and large law firm allies to create a harmonious IP ecosystem across the globe.
Chair:Jeff Tang, Circle Internet Financial
Vice Chair:Andrew Currier, PCK Intellectual Property
Vice Chair:Shruti S. Costales, Shruti Law PLLC
Vice Chair:David Joo, Solve Intelligence
Secretary:Karen Keller, Shaw Keller LLP
Board Liaison:Louis Foreman, Enventys
Staff Liaison:Samantha J. Aguayo, Intellectual Property Owners Association
Members
- Jim BeckerGenective USA Corp
- Nicole D. GalliND Galli Law LLC
- Harleen KhanijounKhanijoun Intellectual Property Law
- Ariane Theresa LessmannAlpspitz IP
- Ned McMahonRuggiero McAllister McMahon LLC
- Jeffrey MokFish & Richardson, PC
- Joseph Victor NoferiRuggiero McAllister McMahon LLC
- John M. RogitzRogitz & Associates
- Stosch SaboIBM Corp.
- Robert SnoepCreateIP
- Samantha SullivanHarrity & Harrity, LLP
- Kelu SullivanKelly IP, LLP
- Leythem WallOxon IP B.V.
- Non-Voting Member:John Louis Lyon, Thomas|Horstemeyer, LLP
- Non-Voting Member:Teige Sheehan, Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC
- Non-Voting Member:Laura D. Talley Geyer, ND Galli Law LLC