Hispanic National Bar Association IP Institute

In a program sponsored by Microsoft, the Hispanic National Bar Association is setting up an IP Institute for the Summer 2013(July 7-12).

The IP Law Institute will select up to 25 law students from law schools throughout the country to participate in a week- long IP law immersion program. The costs of travel, lodging, meals, and materials will be covered by the IP Law Institute. The IP Law Institute will provide substantive instruction, hands-on practical experience, writing workshops, visits to U.S. government institutions related to IP law (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit), briefings from leading IP practitioners and congressional and executive branch authorities, and networking opportunities, that will give participants a broad understanding of IP law practice, as well as provide contacts and avenues for potential employment. The IP Law Institute will be anchored by a briefing on issues in an active patent litigation case followed by attending live oral arguments on the same case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”). Attendees will also receive a rare behind the scenes tour of the court and meet CAFC Judges and law clerks. The Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna from the CAFC will host the group at the court and will speak to the students about IP law and the court’s role in its development.

Candidates must be law students in good standing at an ABA accredited law school and have a demonstrated interest in intellectual property law as a potential practice area. Candidates are required to complete an online application that will include a personal statement, résumé, transcript and, at their option, professional and academic references. Selection criteria will include an evaluation of interest; academic record; dedication and commitment toward accomplishing goals; professional and faculty recommendations; and previous technical/scientific-related educational and employment background (if applicable). No one factor is dispositive and students with no technical or scientific background are encouraged to apply.

http://www.hnba.com/hnba-microsoft-corporation-launch-bold-initiative-hnbamicrosoft-ip-law-institute

3 thoughts on “Hispanic National Bar Association IP Institute

  1. 3

    I think “exclusive” may be the proper word for something as prestigious and selective.

  2. 2

    It’s certainly more selective. Which, according to US News and World Report, is the same thing.

  3. 1

    I hear that the Women’s Hispanic Northwest Bar Association IP Section course is more prestigious.

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