Educating and Connecting Members of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Legal Community since 1934

2,000+

Members

30+

Members and Companies

15+

Networking and MCLE Events Annually

The Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) is one of the nation’s premier intellectual property law organizations.  Established as a non-profit organization in 1934, LAIPLA has grown to include thousands of active members with dozens of member firms and companies.

Our diverse membership includes in-house counsel, attorneys from firms of all sizes, solo practitioners, law students, and professors who specialize in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, technology transactions and licensing, and entertainment and technology law. 

LAIPLA offers a diverse array of in-person and virtual events throughout the year, including social events, lunch programs, and full-day and weekend seminars. Please join us at our events, or contact us to find out how you can become more involved! 

Upcoming Events

TechTainment™ 2026

9:00 AM – 6:30PM (PDT)

ASU California Center, 1111 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90015

Trademark & Copyright Committee Happy Hour!

29 Oct 2026 5:30PM (PDT)

Birdie G’s – Fairmont Century Plaza at 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

LAIPLA Diversity & Inclusion Committee: Career Panel & Networking Event

05 Nov 2026 5:30PM – 8:00PM (PST)

Alston & Bird – 350 South Grand Avenue 51st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071

Caltech x LAIPLA IP & Entrepreneurship Symposium

17 Nov 2026 9:00AM – 1:30PM (PST)

Caltech Athenaeum

Diamond Sponsors

LAIPLA welcomes sponsorship of its social and educational programming at all levels of commitment. Please contact us to learn how to sponsor an event!

We are deeply appreciative of the support of LAIPLA’s annual Diamond Sponsors. Their commitment enables LAIPLA to provide high-quality programming throughout the year, including our flagship events: TechTainment, Washington in the West, Judges’ Night, and Spring Seminar. 

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