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  • 2026 Patent Litigation Seminar

    • 05/11/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • FBT Gibbons, One Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102-5310
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  • Trademark Updates from the USPTO

    • 05/19/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join Elizabeth Jackson, Acting Director of the Northeast Regional Outreach Office at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as she covers the latest USPTO updates, current trademark scams, NIL and trademarks, and other timely hot topics.

    Earn up to 1.0 Professional CLE for NJ/NY/PA

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    • 2026 Jefferson Medal Dinner

      • 06/04/2026
      • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
      • The Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
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      Early-Bird Registration ends April 30.

           Before April 30      After May 1  
      Member   $300.00      $340.00  
      Member & Guest  $540.00      $620.00  
      Non-Member   $445.00   $500.00  
      Member *Table for 10      $3,150.00      $3,650.00  
      Non-Member Table for 10   $3,500.00   $4,000.00  
      Government $225.00    
      Congratulatory Notice   $450.00    
      Sponsorship   $2,250.00    
      Happy Hour Sponsorship   $5,250.00   

      *Table for 10 Reservation

      A table has a total of 10 seats, which includes 1 seat reserved for an Honored Guest. NJIPLA does not guarantee an Honored Guest at each table. The Honored Guest may also bring a guest, and if so, NJIPLA will add a seat to your table at no additional cost. Your firm's 9 Guest Names for the table must be provided by May 15, 2026. 


      *Member Rate

      Firms must have at least one active member to qualify for the member rate.  

      Exclusive Happy Hour Sponsorship * $5,250.00

      This year, one firm will receive an opportunity to sponsor the Happy Hour Reception at the 2026 Jefferson Medal Dinner. Benefits include acknowledgement of sponsorship during the Happy Hour Cocktail and the event welcome remarks, recognition in our pre-event emails, logo and link on the NJIPLA website, a Congratulatory Notice, and much more.

      *Exclusive Happy Hour Sponsorship is available to one firm, company, or vendor only. For further information, please reach out to njadmin@njipla.org. 

      Sponsorship $2,250.00
      NJIPLA is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for our 2026 Jefferson Medal Dinner. Benefits are recognition in our pre-event emails, logo and link on the NJIPLA website, includes a Congratulatory Notice, acknowledgement of sponsorship during the event welcome remarks, and much more.

      Congratulatory Notice $450.00
      Congratulatory artwork must be submitted to njadmin@njipla.org no later than May 1, 2026. All submissions are subject to the review and approval of NJIPLA in its sole discretion.

      Specification - Size: 6' W x 9' H,  Color: Black/White only, Artwork Format: PDF. Limit 1 page per firm/company.

      Content is limited to appropriate expression of honor to the Jefferson Medal award recipient:

      • No commercial content, tag lines or promotional language
      • No photos or stock photography
      • No individual names of company personnel
      • No e-mail addresses
      • Firm logo and website address permitted

      Parking
      Free self-parking. Park in the rear to easily access the main entrance to the Reception and American Beauty Ballroom (Level 2).

      Refund / Cancellation Policy
      No refunds or cancellations after April 30. Dinner reservations are transferable.

        Happy Hour Sponsor 
        USA for UNFPA on X: "A huge thank you to Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, our Her. Now! Global Visionary Sponsors. We so appreciate your partnership in advancing the health, rights

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