WSPLA Committees
The Washington State Patent Law Association currently has three standing committees. WSPLA Members are welcome to volunteer for any committee to contribute to the Association's activities and to enhance their experience with the Association and the intellectual property law community.
Amicus Committee
Chair: Michael Kirschner
Board Liaison: Peter Knudsen
Mission: To assist the WSPLA Board in determining whether the organization should file an amicus brief related to an important intellectual property issue pending in a judicial matter. The committee will consider whether an issue significantly impacts the value of intellectual property rights or enforcement of such rights, as well as the interest of its members and the public. If the committee recommends a position to participate in a matter, and the Board approves, the committee shall then ensure that an appropriate brief is drafted, approved and submitted to the court following the current approved processes of WSPLA for the filing of such amicus briefs.
Patent Office Rules and Practices Committee
Chair: TBD
Board Liaison: Jennifer Johnson
Mission: To assist the WSPLA Board in determining whether the organization should file comments or papers related to an important intellectual property issue pending in an administrative matter or with regard to proposed agency rules and notices. The committee will work to improve office practices in the USPTO. When appropriate, the committee will recommend to the Board comments on such suggested changes in patent practice that would impact the value of intellectual property rights or enforcement of such rights. This committee would also organize educational sessions on patent practice for WSPLA, including, e.g., the Group 1600 PTO Road Show and other like events.
Social Committee
Chair: Kevin Jablonski
Board Liaison: Ryan Dodge
Mission: Evaluates interests of the Association's membership in participating in social functions, and organizes and conducts social functions accordingly.
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