CIPLIT is offering the “Introduction to IP Theory and Practice” series to all 1Ls students interested in IP.

This skills series consists of five sessions designed to acquaint first year students with substantive content and elements of practice in the various areas of IP. These lectures are taught by both full time CIPLIT faculty and experienced attorneys working in various areas of IP. Students who successfully complete all lectures will receive a Certificate of Completion which can be included on their resumes. 

All sessions will be held in-person only from 12-1 pm. Lunch will be served.

The third session will be Patents with Joshua Sarnoff on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Lewis 803.

Please RSVP to bdavinge@depaul.edu if you plan to attend.

Full Schedule:
* Session 1: Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Trademarks - Michael Grynberg, DePaul Law - Lewis 803
* Session 2: Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Trademark Practice - Boris Umansky, Ladas & Parry - Lewis 803
* Session 3: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - Patents - Joshua Sarnoff, DePaul Law - Lewis 803
* Session 4: Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Copyright - Margit Livingston, DePaul Law - Lewis 803
* TBD - Music Law - Jeff Becker, Swanson, Martin & Bell