About Us
Technology and Intellectual Property Law are distinct yet increasingly interconnected fields that shape innovation, business, and society. The mission of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Society ("IPTLS") is to expose Boston University School of Law students to both areas of practice while highlighting the significant overlap between them. Through educational programming, professional development opportunities, and community-building initiatives, IPTLS seeks to connect students with attorneys, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals working at the forefront of these rapidly evolving fields. On the technology side, IPTLS aims to engage students in the broad range of legal issues arising from technological innovation, including cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, artificial intelligence, corporate transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, and related practice areas. IPTLS seeks to make technology law accessible to all students, regardless of academic background or prior technical experience, and to connect students with the growing technology-focused opportunities available at Boston University School of Law and throughout the legal profession. On the intellectual property side, IPTLS seeks to introduce students to the many subfields of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, while demonstrating the critical role intellectual property plays across industries. IPTLS also aims to dispel the misconception that a technical background is required to pursue IP law and to showcase the many opportunities available to students with interests in business, the arts, writing, media, and innovation. IPTLS will foster a network of professional support composed of attorneys, students, faculty, and alumni. Through panels, networking events, mentorship programs, social events, and other organized programming, the Society will provide members with opportunities to explore career paths, discuss emerging legal issues, and build meaningful professional relationships. By bringing together students interested in both technology and intellectual property law, IPTLS will serve as a forum for examining the legal challenges and opportunities created by innovation in all its forms. Membership and participation in IPTLS shall be open to all members of the Boston University School of Law community. ITPLS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives and supports diversity within the legal profession and within the fields of intellectual property and technology law.
