Michigan Intellectual Property
Inn of Court
2018-2019 Meeting Dates
- December 1, 2018– Jingle Bell Run, The Corner Ballpark (Michigan and Trumbull)
Along with another Inn or Bar association, we will sponsor a team to participate in the Jingle Bell Run in Detroit. This will support the Arthritis Foundation.
- January 22, 2019 – Program 2 (5:00 pm). Location: TBA
Program: “Just whose side are you on, anyway?”
This program will address various ethical issues from the perspective of an IP attorney from first meeting to the end of the relationship. Situations will focus on moments when the client’s interests diverge from the attorney’s interest.
- March 5, 2019 – Program 3 (5:00 pm). Location: TBA
Program: Quiz Bowl (March 5, 2019)
Pupilage teams will participate in a Quiz Bowl involving questions relating to law, ethics, general trivia, the history of Detroit and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, as well as Inn related questions. Extra bonus points will be awarded to those groups answering specific questions about their pupilage team members’ background. Prizes will be awarded to the top three groups.
- April 17, 2019 – Program 4 (5:00 pm). Location: TBA
Program: IP History in the Eastern District of Detroit (April 17, 2019)
This program will begin with a history of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan provided by Court Historian Judy Christie. A number of famous IP cases originating from our District will be profiled, including Caraco v. Novo Nordisk, KSR v. Teleflex, GM v. Devex, and others
- May 16, 2019 – Annual Dinner (5:00 pm). Location: TBA
PRIOR MEETING MATERIALS
- November 14, 2018 Program: Phillips v BRI: A Tale of Two Standards
20181114 Handout.docx20181114 Phillips vs BRI.pptxMEMBER CORNER
2018 Member Survey, Renewals, and Change of Status
Please click the above link and take a few minutes to fill out the Member Survey. The responses will be useful for knowing how many open spots are available for 2018-2019 and will provide information about potential venues for our meetings. If you have any questions, please let us know.
If you would like to nominate an individual for consideration by the Michigan IP Inn of Court, please use the above form to submit their name and information.
If you have been nominated for consideration, please use the above link to provide your Nominee Statement.
After clicking the above link, you will taken to the National American Inns of Court website. Your login is your email address used with the Michigan IP Inn of Court.
Please select the Forgot my password. A new password will be emailed to you.
Update any information that is incorrect in the National American Inns of Court record. We will be using this information for upcoming invoices, meeting reminders, team groupings, and other communications.
Michigan IP Inn of Court has been awarded the “Platinum” Achieving Excellence
The Achieving Excellence program recognizes Inns for effective practices in five core competencies: administration, communications, programs, mentoring, and outreach.
This honorable distinction, awarded to only 1 in 4 Inns nationwide, is a testament to our Inn’s leadership for the past 5 years and the diligence of our members. Congratulations! And many thanks to President Bill Abbatt and President-Elect Eric Dobrusin, who fervently advocated on our behalf for this recognition.
The Michigan Intellectual Property Inn is comprised of practicing attorneys, judges, and students. There are four categories of active membership, (1) Masters, (2) Barristers, (3) Associates and (4) Students. Total active membership (i.e., all categories of membership other than Honorary and Emeritus Members) shall be approximately 80-100.
About Our Organization
The Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court was founded in September 2012 and is a part of the Richard Linn Inn Alliance.
Become a Member
Each year, the Inn looks to add potential members. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our membership chair.
Sponsor Opportunities
From September through May, the Inn hosts member meetings on various educational topics.
Sponsorships are available for each meeting and can accept donations for each meeting. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact us.