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Chair:

Georgann Grunebach
Law Offices of Georgann S. Grunebach
New Port Richie, FL

Vice Chair:  

Scott Amankwatia
Marbury Law Group
Reston, VA

Board Liaison:

Rachel Kahler
General Mills
Minneapolis, MN

The Pro Bono Committee would like to thank the Pro Bono Advisory Council for their efforts to help fund the various regional efforts for Pro Bono support.  To support the Pro Bono Advisory Council, please click here to make a donation

What is the Pro Bono Advisory Council:  

The core mission is to assist the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with the administration of patent pro bono programs across the United States, which have been established pursuant to the America Invents Act of 2011.

The program's 20 non-profit organizations match under-resourced inventors with top quality volunteer patent attorneys and agents. We rely on wonderful volunteers like yourself to make this vital 501c3 non profit mission happen.

The Pro Bono Advisory Council is a separate organization, distinct from AIPLA.

Latest Discussions

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    Dear AIPLA Diversity Committee Members, Friendly reminder to send in your nominations for this year's AIPLA Diversity Champion Award honoring individuals or organizations for their outstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ...

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    Dear Diversity in IP Law Committee Members, AIPLA has 2 exciting opportunities for its members: 1) Innovate Magazine is currently accepting submissions for Volume 21, which will be published December 11, 2026. Innovate submission are due by October ...

Announcements

  • AIPPI Trilateral meeting

    Dear All:   I am very pleased to announce the AIPPI-US will be participating in a trilateral meeting with Mexico and Canada, to be held in Mexico City on March 5-6, 2026.   The agenda will follow shortly.  If you interested in getting involved as ... More