{"id":166,"date":"2019-04-03T01:55:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T01:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.ikhodalsoft.com\/ipo\/?page_id=166"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:26:49","slug":"why-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ipo.org\/index.php\/why-join\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Join"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”inner-banner”][vc_column 0=””][vc_single_image image=”25874″ img_size=”full”][vc_row_inner el_id=”inner-text”][vc_column_inner 0=””][vc_custom_heading text=”why join ipo” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=””]\u201cIPO is the premiere cross industry voice. It provides an
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\noff and to learn from.\u201d\u2013 Krish Gupta, Dell Technologies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeIn” el_id=”about-video”][vc_column 0=””][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/mOsnzHRPUkI”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ el_id=”about-text”][vc_column_text 0=””]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.<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html 0=”” css=””]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”about-sec”][vc_column 0=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Take Advantage of your Member Benefits” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=””]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Corporate” tab_id=”1554170411098-b84f2a5d-3dfe” el_class=”vision”][vc_custom_heading text=”Corporate” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=””]Chief IP officers and their staff benefit year-round through a variety of IPO programs.<\/p>\n

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Share Ideas and Best Practices –<\/strong> 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.<\/div>\n
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Be Part of the Future of IP –<\/strong> With IPO, you have a voice in a highly influential government affairs program that advances the interests of our corporate members.<\/div>\n
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Stay Ahead of Changes in IP Legislation and Regulation –<\/strong> IPO provides the most timely and relevant legal updates in the IP industry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Law firm” tab_id=”1554170411142-b7428093-06ac” el_class=”prncple”][vc_custom_heading text=”Law firm” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=””]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.<\/p>\n

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Business Development and Networking –<\/strong> 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.<\/div>\n
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Demonstrate Leadership –<\/strong> IPO committees publish reports and develop IPO\u2019s policies and positions on key issues. It\u2019s a great way to provide your associates with leadership experience.<\/div>\n
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Elevate Your Profile in a Crowded IP Legal Marketplace –<\/strong> With exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities, there is no better IP association to work with on promoting your firm.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Small Business” tab_id=”1554170904044-bf6bdf36-d0eb” el_class=”membership”][vc_custom_heading text=”Small Business” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=””]Start-ups, small businesses, and subsidiaries can join IPO as a corporate member, too!<\/p>\n

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Share Ideas and Best Practices –<\/strong> 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.<\/div>\n
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Be Part of the Future of IP –<\/strong> With IPO, you have a voice in a highly influential government affairs program that advances the interests of our corporate members.<\/div>\n
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Business Development and Networking<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 IPO members collaborate and network year-round through a variety of programs. Hundreds of companies and law firms \u2013 more than 12,000 IP professionals worldwide \u2013 are involved in IPO.<\/div>\n
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Exclusive Marketing and Advertising<\/b> \u2013 Reach key decision-makers who need your products and services through our IP Service Directory<\/a>.\u00a0 We also have a member logo to use on your marketing material showing your support for the IP community.\u00a0 Plus, there is no better IP association to work with on promoting your company.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Join?<\/h3>\n

Contact Matt Rankin <\/a>\u00a0(+1 202-507-4496) to start the membership process.<\/p>\n

Want even more information?<\/h3>\n

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