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​JPPCLE PHILOSOPHY

The ​Joint Patent Practice Continuing Legal Education, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing continuing legal education and to facilitate the diffusion of knowledge and understanding of patent law and practice. The JPPCLE, Inc. presents an annual, one-day seminar featuring knowledgeable speakers (including judges, government officials, and experienced attorneys) who discuss recent cases, legislation, and regulations involving patent law and practice in a comprehensive and concise format, including written materials. The 1st Annual Joint Patent Practice Seminar was held at the New York Penta on May 7, 1985. The seminar has been held every year thereafter.

Board of Directors

Anthony Giaccio
Giaccio LLC
Weihong Hsing
Ice Miller LLP
Timothy A. Johnson 
Getz Balich LLC
Nanette S. Thomas
Catalent Pharma Solutions

Planning Committee

Dorothy R. Auth
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Lou Budzyn
Budzyn IP Law LLC
Anthony Giaccio
Giaccio LLC
Weihong Hsing
Ice Miller LLP
Timothy A. Johnson
Getz Balich LLC
Jenny Lee
Haug Partners LLP
Ian J. Lodovice
Tessera Therapeutics
Diane Dunn McKay
Calderone McKay LLC
Stephen E. Murray
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel, LLP
Nanette S. Thomas
Catalent Pharma Solutions

FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS

Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association
New York Intellectual Property Law Association
Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association

CO-SPONSORING INNS OF COURT

Hon. William C. Conner Inn of Court
Pauline Newman American Inn of Court
Benjamin Franklin American Inn of Court
Judge Janet Bond Arterton American Inn of Court
IP & Innovation Inn of Court
John C. Lifland American Inn of Court