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ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE PATENT COUNSEL
LATHAM, NY · EIN 311579087 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · acpcnet.org
revenue
$407K
expenses
$486K
net assets
$390K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INCLUDING PATENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Association of Corporate Patent Counsel (ACPC) is a professional membership organization for in-house intellectual property leaders, primarily corporate patent counsel. It provides a private, member-led forum for benchmarking, networking, and professional development through national meetings, regional events, and access to shared resources. The organization supports its members by facilitating peer collaboration, hosting educational programming, and advancing diversity and inclusion within the IP profession.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Benchmarking Surveys
Issue-based flash surveys and benchmarking initiatives to collect and share data on IP operations, policies, and practices across member organizations
Member Portal
Online platform providing access to meeting materials, benchmarking data, forums, and member directory for continuous peer collaboration and resource sharing
Mentor Program
Formal mentoring initiative pairing experienced members with mentees to support professional growth and development within the IP field
National Meetings
Biannual gatherings in January and June featuring professional programming, benchmarking sessions, networking, and social activities for corporate IP leaders
Regional Meetups
Local in-person events in cities such as Detroit, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Silicon Valley to foster regional engagement and networking among members
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
    • Conduct benchmarking and micro-surveys to inform programming and best practices
      Conducts flash surveys and micro-surveys on topics such as inventor awards and other IP management practices to support benchmarking efforts and guide the development of professional programming for members.
  • Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
    • Facilitate professional development and networking for in-house intellectual property leaders
      Provides a member-led forum for corporate patent counsel to connect, benchmark, collaborate, and grow professionally through national and regional meetings, peer networking, virtual platforms, and mentorship programs. Activities include hosting two annual national meetings (Summer and Winter), organizing local meetups, and maintaining an Info Hub member center and content library with recordings of presentations, webinars, and panel discussions.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Host national and regional meetings and virtual programming for members
      Organizes and hosts two annual national meetings—a Summer Meeting in June and a Winter Meeting in January—featuring professional programming, benchmarking sessions, and networking opportunities. Also conducts in-person member meetups in cities such as Boston, Minneapolis, and Atlanta, and launched a free interactive webinar series titled "Corporate Patent Perspectives" during the pandemic to address current IP practice issues.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Manage membership recruitment and engagement
      Administers a selective membership model limited to General Patent Counsel or equivalent at U.S. corporations or foreign public corporations with stock traded on U.S. exchanges, allowing one individual per corporation and charging an annual fee of $1,400. Offers prospective members the opportunity to attend one meeting at the member rate and provides a 50% dues discount upon joining after attendance.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Provide digital resources and member portal access
      Offers members access to a revamped Member Portal where they can retrieve prior meeting materials, benchmarking data, and participate in forums. Also maintains a content library with over 20 recordings of presentations, webinars, and panel discussions, with extended access granted to members' colleagues and internal teams.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$407K
Contributions & grants$126K31%
Program service revenue$281K69%
Investment income$2380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$486K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$482K
Cash$429K
Investments$0
Liabilities$93K
Net assets$390K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 20
  • AAKASH PAREKH — DIRECTOR
  • ADAM KESER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ANTUN PEAKOVIC — SECRETARY
  • BRETT HANSEN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN GRISWOLD — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH LESTER — 2ND PAST PRESIDENT
  • GAURI DHAVAN — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE JONAS — TREASURER
  • HEIDI MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
  • IDRIS MCKELVEY — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER MILLER — IMM PAST PRES
  • LORI HEINRICHS — PRESIDENT
  • PAUL FAIR — DIRECTOR
  • PETER MATTEI — DIRECTOR
  • REAGAN CHARNEY — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT HAYDEN — DIRECTOR
  • SHITAL SHAH — DIRECTOR
  • STACEY FREDRICH — DIRECTOR
  • SUSANNE HOLLINGER — DIRECTOR
  • TODD PLEINESS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 44

Who they work with

  • ACPC Executive Committee Partner — Reviews and confirms eligibility of Prospective Members for meeting attendance.
  • AST Partner — Employer of committee member Russell Binns, Jr.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. Partner — Employer of committee member Scott Hayden
  • Analog Devices Partner — Employer of committee member Joseph D'Angelo
  • Apex Tool Group Partner — Employer of committee member Bryce Rufener
  • Appleton Luff Partner — Employer of committee member Sanjay Prasad
  • Arxada Partner — Employer of committee member Reagan Charney
  • Avathon Partner — Employer of committee member Aakash Parekh
  • Battelle Memorial Institute Partner — Employer of committee member Susanne Wilson
  • Box, Inc. Partner — Employer of committee member Duo Chen
  • Bradford White Partner — Employer of committee member Mike Jorde
  • Caterpillar Inc. Partner — Employer of committee member Eric Misfeldt
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP Partner — Employer of committee member Chad Walter
  • Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. Partner — Employer of committee member Paul Fair
  • Deere & Company Partner — Employer of committee member Dan Griswold
  • Estee Lauder Partner — Employer of committee co-chair Idris McKelvey
  • Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in IP Law Partner — Collaborates with FADIPL through board representation and hosting scholar law students at ACPC meetings
  • Geis Law, PLC Partner — Employer of committee member John Geis
  • GrowthZone Partner — Website development and platform services provider for ACPC
  • HP Inc. Partner — Employer of committee member Ceyda Maisami
  • Incyte Corporation Partner — Employer of committee member Patrick Elsevier
  • Jennlaw Biostrategic PLLC Partner — Employer of committee member Jennifer Johnson
  • LOT Network Partner — Employer of committee member Ken Seddon
  • Lori Heinrichs Partner — Collaborating with the current Vice President on planning the 60th Anniversary meeting.
  • MAHLE Partner — Employer of committee member Todd Pleiness
  • Marelli North America Inc. Partner — Employer of committee chair Antun Peakovic
  • Masco Corporation Partner — Employer of committee member John Kitchura
  • Murgitroyd Partner — Employer of committee member Michael Chernoff
  • Newell Brands Partner — Employer of committee member Stacy Fredrich
  • Otis Elevator Company Partner — Employer of committee member Nelson DaCunha
+ 14 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Integration in IP Leadership
    methodology: diversity_and_inclusion_integration
    By embedding diversity and inclusion initiatives into professional development and mentoring programs, the organization advances equity in the IP field because targeted support and programming increase representation and strengthen the profession through varied perspectives.
  • Peer-Led Professional Network for Corporate Patent Counsel
    methodology: peer_learning_community
    By creating a private, member-led forum exclusively for in-house IP leaders, the organization fosters open peer-to-peer learning, benchmarking, and collaboration because shared experience among trusted peers improves individual and organizational effectiveness in patent leadership.
  • Professional Standards Promotion in Intellectual Property Law
    methodology: professional-standards-promotion
    By advocating for and supporting high-quality legal practices and professional standards among corporate patent counsel, the organization improves the reliability and effectiveness of IP management because standardized excellence strengthens legal outcomes and institutional trust.