Our History

The CIPLA was originally founded in 1946 as the Connecticut Patent Law Association to promote a standard of ethics within the profession of patent attorneys. In 2001 the association change its name to the CIPLA to broaden its scope and recognize the relationship between patent law and other fields of intellectual property law. The association now has approximately 150 members who meet on a regular basis continuing the associations goals of promoting a standard of ethics and professionalism among its members.

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See a List of Past Association Presidents

CIPLA By Laws   CIPLA Constitution

CIPLA Officers 2009 - 2010

Daniel F. Drexler
President

Cantor Colburn, LLP

20 Church Street, 22nd Fl.
Hartford, CT 06103
t: 860-286-2929
f: 860-286-0115
ddrexler@cantorcolburn.com

George M. Macdonald
Secretary

Pitney Bowes Inc.

35 Waterview Dr., MSC 26-22
Shelton, CT 06484-8000
t: 203-924-3180
f: 203-924-3919
george.macdonald@pb.com

Timothy A. Johnson
Vice President

Schick-Wilkinson Sword

10 Leighton Road
Milford, CT 06460
t: 203-882-2402
f: 203-882-2544
timothya.johnson@energizer.com

Andy I. Corea
Treasurer

St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens, LLC

986 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06905-5619
t: 203-324-6155
f: 203-327-1096
acorea@ssjr.com
 

CIPLA Board of Governors

John Yankovich
Richard J. Basile
Mike Rye
Richard Getz
Ned McMahon
Todd M. Oberdick
 

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