As we begin 2021, the Board of Managers of the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association wishes to thank its valued membership for its support during 2020, which certainly was an unprecedented and challenging year.  While we regret that the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from getting together last year, we appreciated the opportunities to still connect virtually through our webinar series for both the 2020 Patent Litigation CLE Seminar and the 34th Annual Pharmaceutical / Chemical Patent Practice Update CLE Program, each of which maintained our tradition of providing prominent intellectual property professionals speaking on current informative topics for  members and other attendees.

We now look forward to a strong 2021 with programming to include at least the following events, with those later in the year hopefully able to safely resume in person:

• PTAB Year-in-Review, January 2021
• Patent Litigation Seminar, March 2021
• Jefferson Medal Dinner, June 2021
• 35th Pharmaceutical/Chemical Practice Seminar, November 2021

Needless to say, NJIPLA relies heavily upon the support of its members to provide these events and other benefits of membership. Members in good standing enjoy discounts to NJIPLA events, are invited to participate in NJIPLA event planning and committees, and receive other opportunities throughout the year. Therefore, we ask you to please join or renew your membership in NJIPLA this year by clicking here. With your support, NJIPLA will continue to serve its mission of promoting and advancing intellectual property law within the State of New Jersey.

We thank you for your support and wish you a productive 2021!

Mark H. Anania, NJIPLA President 2021
Bruce DeRenzi, NJIPLA Past-President 2020