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why join ipo

“IPO is the premiere cross industry voice. It provides an
extremely broad network of professionals to bounce ideas
off and to learn from.”– Krish Gupta, Dell Technologies

IPO members include intellectual property owners in all industries and all fields of technology and the companies that serve them. Whether you have a staff of 1 or 100, IPO can help.

Learn more about what sets IPO apart from other IP associations and how your organization will benefit from joining our growing network of members worldwide.

Take Advantage of your Member Benefits

IPO has a progressive membership structure. Your entire IP team and support staff are welcome to participate fully as members of IPO, join committees, attend events, and more.

Corporate

Corporate

Chief IP officers and their staff benefit year-round through a variety of IPO programs.

1

Share Ideas and Best Practices – Keep current in your areas of practice and increase your network. IPO has dozens of active committees working on the most important areas of IP law and practice.

2

Be Part of the Future of IP – With IPO, you have a voice in a highly influential government affairs program that advances the interests of our corporate members.

3

Stay Ahead of Changes in IP Legislation and Regulation – IPO provides the most timely and relevant legal updates in the IP industry.

Law firm

Law firm

Firms join IPO to build their practice and then remain involved to maintain those connections. In fact, more than 90% of law firms renew their membership in IPO each year. Join IPO and find out what you are missing.

1

Business Development and Networking – Develop relationships with fellow professionals including corporate and in-house counsel. IPO has dozens of active committees working on the most important areas of IP law and practice.

2

Demonstrate Leadership – IPO committees publish reports and develop IPO’s policies and positions on key issues. It’s a great way to provide your associates with leadership experience.

3

Elevate Your Profile in a Crowded IP Legal Marketplace – With exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities, there is no better IP association to work with on promoting your firm.

Small Business

Small Business

Start-ups, small businesses, and subsidiaries can join IPO as a corporate member, too!

1

Share Ideas and Best Practices – Keep current in your areas of practice and increase your network. IPO has dozens of active committees working on the most important areas of IP law and practice.

2

Be Part of the Future of IP – With IPO, you have a voice in a highly influential government affairs program that advances the interests of our corporate members.

3

Stay Ahead of Changes in IP Legislation and Regulation – IPO provides the most timely and relevant legal updates in the IP industry.

Service Provider

The NEW IPO Service Provider membership category is for companies that provide intellectual property related services for corporate or law firm members and do not directly practice law.

1

Business Development and Networking – IPO members collaborate and network year-round through a variety of programs. Hundreds of companies and law firms – more than 12,000 IP professionals worldwide – are involved in IPO.

2

Exclusive Marketing and Advertising – Reach key decision-makers who need your products and services through our IP Service Directory.  We also have a member logo to use on your marketing material showing your support for the IP community.  Plus, there is no better IP association to work with on promoting your company.

Ready to Join?

Contact Matt Rankin  (+1 202-507-4496) to start the membership process.

Want even more information?

Potential IPO members can attend an upcoming online membership Q&A (2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays).

  • Service Providers – 2nd Tuesday
  • Corporate – 3rd Tuesday
  • Law Firm – 4th Tuesday

Contact Matt to RSVP.

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