NAPP

The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) was incorporated in Virginia as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association on January 22, 1996. Ms. Joy Bryant founded the organization, which initially included 19 patent practitioners. NAPP included mostly solo practitioner patent agents, who had an interest in forming an organization focused on patent drafting and prosecution practice before the USPTO. Thus, NAPP began as a meeting place for the "colleague down the hall". NAPP held its first annual meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia in October 1996... The focus of NAPP is to foster professionalism in the patent practitioner community, enhance day-to-day practice of practitioners, and to aid patent agents and patent attorneys in staying current in matters relating to practice before the USPTO and foreign jurisdictions. NAPP is a diverse organization, especially welcoming those who are just beginning their patent career and are looking for mentorship opportunities.

Also known as: National Association of Patent Practitioners

Primary location: Okemos United States