Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS)

The Intellectual Property Law Society at OCU Law is a student-run organization dedicated to connecting students with Oklahoma’s growing IP community and cultivating an authentic, creative, and forward-thinking space to explore intellectual property law.

IPLS emphasizes community and networking. The organization serves as a bridge between students and practitioners—attorneys, firms, in-house counsel, entrepreneurs, and innovators—by hosting speaker events, panels, workshops, office visits, and mentorship opportunities. The goal is simple: get students in the room with great minds and contribute to the development of IP law in Oklahoma.

What IPLS Covers

• Patents (prosecution & litigation)
• Trademarks & unfair competition
• Copyright & creative industries
• Trade secrets
• Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
• Intersecting fields: technology, entertainment, fashion, sports, and commerce

Who Should Join

IPLS welcomes all students—no technical background required. The society is especially helpful for 1Ls and students new to IP who want practical exposure, career guidance, and connections to local practitioners and opportunities.

How to Engage

• Attend speaker series, skills workshops, and firm spotlights
• Network with attorneys and alumni at on-campus and community events
• Collaborate on student projects and competitions related to IP
• Explore internships, mentorships, and pathways into IP practice

IPLS is committed to an inclusive, professional culture that values originality and the protection of ideas. Join us as we help shape the next chapter of intellectual property practice in Oklahoma.