Intellectual Property Law Section
A Day in the Life: What I Tell Law Students About Building a Career in Trademark Law
Practical advice for aspiring IP attorneys navigating the path from law school to practice I enjoy connecting with law students interested in intellectual…
Networking 101: Building Your Brand in Intellectual Property
One thing that most law students and attorneys will tire of hearing is “network, network, network.” People often say that “who you know” is critical…
Action and Impact: A New Year for the NCBA Intellectual Property Law Section
The beginning of a new bar year offers a useful opportunity to consider what makes a professional organization valuable to its members. For the North Carolina…
Meet Jalen Saunders: 2026 NCBA IP Section Diversity Scholarship Recipient
A Conversation with an Engineer-Turned-Law Student on Nuclear Energy, Patent Prosecution, and Building a More Inclusive Legal Community The Intellectual…
Meet Chimara Good: 2026 NCBA IP Section Diversity Scholarship Recipient
A Conversation with an Engineer-Turned-Law Student Charting Her Own Path in IP Law The Intellectual Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association is…
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts – Patent Pro Bono Program Support Request
For the past six years, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA) has partnered with the North Carolina Bar Foundation to offer a crucial patent pro bono program for…
A Welcome Message From Erica Rogers, Chair of the NCBA Intellectual Property Law Section
Dear Colleagues, It’s an honor to welcome you to another term with the NCBA Intellectual Property Section. As Chair, I am excited to build on the great…
Welcome to the New Bar Year!
It is with great humility and excitement that I introduce myself as the new Chair of the NC Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section for the…
USPTO First-Time Filer Pilot Program – Patent Pro Bono Program
The USPTO now offers the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program, which is designed to increase accessibility to the patent system for inventors…
The State of Law Students’ Mental Health
Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to present a number of talks on mental health topics. When those talks were at law schools, it has…