Special Committee on IP Support Specialists
Leadership
Chair: Kasie Grover, SLW, Minneapolis, MN
Vice Chair: Alison Pacuska, Pacuska Professional Services LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland
Board Liaison: Stephanie Bald, Kelly IP, Washington, DC
In This Section
- AIPPI-US
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Amicus
- Antitrust Law
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Practice
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Practice
- Design Rights
- Diversity in IP Law
- Electronic and Computer Law
- Emerging Technologies
- AIPLA Fellows
- Food and Drug
- Harmonization
- International and Foreign Law
- International Trade Commission
- IP Law Associations
- IP Practice in China
- IP Practice in Europe
- IP Practice in Israel
- IP Practice in Japan
- IP Practice in Latin America
- IP Practice in the Asia Pacific
- IP Transactions
- Law Practice Management
- Legislation
- Membership
- Mentoring
- New Lawyers
- Online IP Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
- Online Programs
- Patent Agents
- Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues
- Patent Law
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Relations With the USPTO
- Privacy & Data Security
- Pro Bono
- Committee on the Profession
- Professional Programs
- PTAB Trial
- Public Appointments
- Special Committee on IP Support Specialists
- Standards and Open Source
- Trade Secret Law
- Trademark Law
- Trademark Litigation
- Trademark Treaties and International Law
- Trademark-Relations with the USPTO
- Women in IP Law
This Committee is a collaborative platform dedicated to advancing the roles and recognition of intellectual property support professionals. We foster open discussion, encourage innovation, and collectively reimagine best practices across the field. Through advocacy and engagement, we amplify the voice of support professionals and provide meaningful input to AIPLA on key issues and emerging trends.
Key Initiatives
- Our key initiatives include developing professional certification partnerships with leading organizations; delivering quarterly newsletters and regular educational webinars on emerging topics and best practices; coordinating conference participation and networking events; facilitating quarterly focus groups to address current challenges and innovations in the field; and providing meaningful input to AIPLA on issues affecting IP support professionals. Through these initiatives, we foster professional development, strengthen community connections, and amplify the voice of support specialists in shaping the future of intellectual property practice.
How You Can Participate
Participation is open to all AIPLA members. Become an AIPLA member, log in, and join the committee in your profile. Once you join, please visit the Online Community and begin engaging with your peers.