irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Continuing legal education - programs attended by lawyers practicing in the intellectual property field.
- #2 $0Other programs to promote intellectual property.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Legislative Engagement
Participates in shaping intellectual property policy by submitting testimony, drafting legislation, and advocating on key issues such as patent reform and judicial appointments.
Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary
Hosts an annual event that brings together members and federal judges for networking and recognition, featuring original entertainment and discussions on IP law.
Continuing Legal Education
Provides ongoing education programs for lawyers practicing in the intellectual property field, covering developments in patent, trademark, and copyright law.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 2 activities
- Operate committees focused on IP law developmentRuns 25 active committees and delegates dedicated to intellectual property law and practice, including ongoing work in legislative oversight, amicus brief preparation, professional ethics, admissions, and meetings—functions established as early as 1922 and maintained continuously.
- Provide continuing legal education (CLE) programsOrganizes and presents monthly CLE programs for lawyers practicing in intellectual property law, including live and video formats that fulfill New York and New Jersey CLE requirements. These include specialized sessions such as cybersecurity risks for legal professionals and Day of Dinner Luncheon CLE events held annually.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Administer sponsor recognition programsProvides benefits to event sponsors at Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, including complimentary program registrations, logo and name recognition on event materials and websites, promotional material distribution rights, and social media acknowledgments.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Award honors and scholarships to individuals and studentsPresents annual awards including the Inventor of the Year Award (for individuals or groups with significant contributions through U.S. patented inventions), the Outstanding Public Service Award, the Hon. William C. Conner Intellectual Property Writing Competition for law students, and the Hon. Giles S. Rich Diversity Scholarship, recognizing excellence and promoting diversity in IP law.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual meetings and award dinnersHosts an annual meeting and multiple signature dinner events each year, including the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in May and the Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary in March, which have been held continuously since 1922. These gatherings convene members, judiciary officials, corporate counsel, and IP professionals, with recent attendance exceeding 2,600 guests.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Maintain membership operationsManages and administers membership records, class transfers, and a daily-updated membership directory for active members, supporting organizational continuity and member engagement.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish member communications and financial reportsProduces and distributes a quarterly publication titled "The Report" for members and stakeholders, and provides audited annual financial reports to members as part of its governance and transparency practices.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Submit amicus briefs and influence IP policyPrepares and submits amicus curiae briefs on significant intellectual property law matters and evaluates proposed federal and state legislation and rules affecting IP law, contributing to legal precedent and policy development—historically influencing outcomes such as the Patent Office examiner pay raise bill (1922) and opposing Supreme Court expansion under FDR.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$742K
Contributions & grants$179K24%
Program service revenue$537K72%
Investment income$26K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$682K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$1.08M
Investments$0
Liabilities$287K
Net assets$791K
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- Abigail Struthers — President-Elect
- Ashley Ross — 2026 Member
- Cheryl Wang — Secretary
- Christopher Loh — 2025 Member
- David Bomzer — Second VP
- Deirdre Clarke — 2026 Member
- Eric Greenwald — 2026 Member
- Hon Rosslyn R Maukopf — 2026 Member
- Jeffrey Coleman — Treasurer
- Jenny Lee — 2025 Member
- Johnathan Berkschadsky — 2026 Member
- Lauren Emerson — 2026 Member
- Mark Schildkraut — 2025 Member
- Patrice Jean — President
- Paul Bonder — First VP
- Robert Rando — Immed Past Pres
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Administrative Office of the United States Courts Government — Leaders from this office are recognized by NYIPLA with the Outstanding Public Service award.
- Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP Partner — Organization of a Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.
- Desmarais LLP Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Meeting
- Dr. Radoslav Adzic Partner — Past recipient of the Inventor of the Year Award; portions of his winning nomination are shared as an example.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share monthly CLE event photos and content.
- Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Partner — Organization of a Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Meeting
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Partner — Organization of a Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.
- Leason Ellis LLP Partner — Organization of a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
- NYIPLA Executive Office Partner — Administrative office responsible for managing customized sponsorship arrangements.
- New York County Lawyers Association Partner — Collaborated with the Committee on Patents and Trademarks of the New York County Lawyers Association in 1921 to respond to Patent Commissioner Robertson's request for support on examiner pay legislation.
- New York Hilton Midtown Partner — Venue partner for the annual Judges' Dinner
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board Government — Provides thought leadership and recommendations on legislation, rules, and litigation relating to PTAB proceedings.
- Register of Copyrights Government — Includes the Register of Copyrights as an ex officio Honorary Member.
- Rutgers University School of Law, South Jersey Division Partner — Organization of a Best Law Review Article Award recipient.
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Government — Affiliation of Lifetime Achievement and Association Appreciation Award recipients.
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Government — Includes judges from the Federal Circuit as ex officio Honorary Members.
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Partner — Judges from this court are frequently honored with the NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service award.
- United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Partner — Judges from this court are frequently honored with the NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service award.
- United States District Court for the District of Delaware Partner — Judges from this court are frequently honored with the NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service award.
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Partner — Judges from this court are frequently honored with the NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service award.
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Government — Affiliation of Lifetime Achievement and Association Appreciation Award recipients.
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Partner — Judges from this court are frequently honored with the NYIPLA Outstanding Public Service award.
- United States Federal Courts in the Second Circuit Government — Includes federal judges in the Second Circuit as ex officio Honorary Members.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office Government — Includes leadership and appointees from the USPTO as ex officio Honorary Members.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office Government — Senior officials from this agency are recognized by NYIPLA with the Outstanding Public Service award.
- Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Partner — Hosted the first Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary in 1922 and associated with the ongoing tradition of the Judges Dinner.
- William C. Conner Partner — Former president of NYIPLA after whom the law student writing competition is named.
strategies · 5
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.
- Advancing IP Policy Through Advocacy and Judicial Engagementmethodology: professional-advocacy_and_judicial_engagementBy combining professional advocacy in Washington with direct social and professional engagement between patent lawyers and the federal judiciary, the organization strengthens its influence on IP policy and legal interpretation, because sustained relationship-building enhances access and credibility with decision-makers.
- Inclusive Recognition to Promote Diversity and Innovationmethodology: open_nomination_frameworkBy using an open nomination framework for awards like Inventor of the Year, the organization increases inclusivity and diversity among recognized innovators, because broad participation reduces gatekeeping and ensures wider representation of technical and legal contributions to IP.
- International Harmonization Through Legal Education and Collaborationmethodology: international_harmonizationBy educating legal professionals and the public while collaborating with foreign IP associations, the organization advances the harmonization of international IP conventions, because shared understanding and cooperative frameworks reduce legal fragmentation and support global innovation protection.
- Pipeline Development Through Student Engagement and Recognitionmethodology: pipeline-developmentBy creating opportunities for law students to engage with IP law through writing competitions, the organization cultivates future professionals and improves the quality of legal scholarship in the field, because early exposure and recognition激励 high-caliber work and integration into the professional community.
- Professional Education and Cross-Sector Convening to Strengthen IP Lawmethodology: professional-empowerment-through-educationBy providing continuing legal education and convening professionals across judiciary, academia, and corporate sectors, the organization strengthens the intellectual property community and advances the field, because shared knowledge and interdisciplinary dialogue improve professional competence and inform policy development.