Michigan Intellectual Property
Inn of Court
2022-2023 Meeting Dates
September 21, 2022 (Wednesday) – 1st Meeting - New Member Orientation at 5:30 p.m. and
Welcome/Kick-Off Meeting from 6-7:30. Celebrate 10 years of the Inn of Court AND 10 years of
Midwest USPTO satellite office!
Location: Atwater Brewery
1175 Lakepointe St. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
November 15, 2022 (Tuesday) – 2 nd Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Changes in MPEP since COVID hit and
relevant court decisions since Jan. 2020.
Location: TBA
December 2022 – Community Outreach Event. Location and date: TBA
January 26, 2023 (Thursday) – 3 rd Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Foreign Associate Panel AND 101 Deep
Dive.
Location: Virtual
March 20, 2023 (Monday) – 4 th Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Judge’s Event.
Location: Wayne State Law School / Virtual Option
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday) – Annual Dinner beginning with cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
MEMBER CORNER
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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.