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The Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association

CIPLA is open to any member of the bar who devotes a substantial portion of his or her professional time and interest to the practice of intellectual property law including the law relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, data privacy, licensing, artificial intelligence, and antitrust lawand who complies with the applicable laws and professional standards.  In addition, CIPLA is open to registered patent agents and law students interested in intellectual property law.


Persons interested in joining CIPLA are encouraged to apply using the online Membership Application. 

Click Here for Lifetime Membership Application (membership of greater than 20 years and either retired or over age 65)


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Upcoming Events:

January 20, 2026 4:30 PM • Downtown Marriott (1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, OH 44114)


A huge thank you to the Squire Patton Boggs IP Practice Group for generously sponsoring CIPLA’s first Free Student Table at the next regular meeting on January 20, 2026, helping expand access and engagement for the next generation of IP lawyers. Squire is widely recognized for its excellence across the full spectrum of IP matters, combining deep technical and legal experience with practical, business-minded advocacy in both litigation and counseling. Special thanks to Steve Auvil, whose leadership and support made this sponsorship possible and helped set the tone for meaningful student involvement in CIPLA moving forward.     


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