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IPSC 2025

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The Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT®) at DePaul University College of Law will host the 25th Annual Intellectual Property Scholars Conference on August 7 and 8, 2025, at 1 E. Jackson Boulevard, 8th Floor, in Chicago, Illinois. There will be a welcome reception on Wednesday, August 6.

The IP Scholars Conference brings together intellectual property scholars to present their works-in-progress in order to benefit from the critique of colleagues. The IPSC format is designed to facilitate free-ranging discussion and to help people hone their ideas. Papers presented should be works-in-progress that can benefit from substantial commentary and revision. Because of the importance of group discussion, we ask that attendees and presenters plan to stay for the entire conference. In rare cases where visas are unable to be obtained in time, we will consider a virtual presentation over Zoom.

There is no charge to attend the conference. Conference presenters and attendees are expected to pay for transportation and lodging. 


WELCOME RECEPTION & IP SCHOLARS DINNER

Welcome Reception: DePaul Gallery and Terrace (1 E. Jackson Boulevard, 11th Floor) - August 6, 2025, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m
First Night Reception and Dinner: Union League Club of Chicago - Lincoln Ballroom (65 W. Jackson Boulevard) - August 7, 2025, 6:15 pm


IMPORTANT DATES

May 01, 2025
Deadline for Submission of Requests to Present and Requests to Attend (Submit here: https://forms.gle/727RzaNCexVcJF9P8

May 17, 2025
Confirmation of Attendance / Decisions on Acceptance of Request

July 26, 2025
Deadline for Submission of Final Papers and PowerPoint Presentations. 


The conference is co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology, UC Berkeley School of Law; the Intellectual Property Law Program, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University; the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology at DePaul University College of Law; and the Stanford Program in Law, Science and Technology, Stanford Law School.


Please contact Brett Harrison Davinger or DePaulIPSC2025@gmail.com with any questions.

To get to the DePaul Center (1 East Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL):

From Airports

Midway
Take the Orange Line towards Loop to the Harold Washington Library – State/Van Buren Stop.


O'Hare
Take the Blue Line towards Forest Park to the Jackson Stop.

Driving Directions
From the north and northwest
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn left (east). The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard and State Street.

From the west
From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Turn left (north) on State Street, proceed two blocks to Jackson Boulevard. The Loop campus is on State Street and Jackson Boulevard.

 

From the south
From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94), exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn right (east). The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard and State Street.

From Lake Shore Drive (north or south)
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and proceed west to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue, proceed one block to Adams Street and turn left. Proceed one block to Wabash Avenue and turn left. Proceed one block to Jackson Boulevard.

Visitor Parking
The nearest parking area is located at 328 South Wabash Avenue on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Van Buren Street.

Public Transportation
Seven CTA lines service the College of Law campus:

  • For Purple, Pink, Orange and Brown Lines exit at Adams/Wabash, walk south to Jackson Boulevard and head west or exit at Library/State/Van Buren, walk north to Jackson Boulevard and head east.
  • For the Green Line exit at Adams/Wabash, walk south to Jackson Boulevard and head west.
  • For Red and Blue Lines exit at Jackson Boulevard and walk east. For further planning, utilize CTA's Trip Planner

All Metra train stations are located within a short walking distance (or cab ride) of the Loop campus.

  • Union Station: Canal Street and Adams. Walk east on Adams Street until you reach State Street. Turn right (south) and walk one block to Jackson Boulevard.
  • Chicago & Northwestern Station: Canal Street and Madison Avenue. Walk east on Adams Street until you reach State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
  • LaSalle Street Station: LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway. Walk east down Congress Parkway. Until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard.
  • Illinois Central Station: (includes service for South Shore Line), Michigan and Van Buren Street. Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Turn left (west) on Jackson Boulevard to State Street.

Palmer House Hilton (17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL)
Details Forthcoming

Union League Club (65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL)
All reservations should be made by Thursday, July 17, 2025, by calling into Reservations (1-800-443-0578 or 1-312-427-7800), emailing clubservices@ulcc.org, or visiting https://rooms.ulcc.org/ and using Group Code: 320276.

Group rooms (standard King room) are offered at the rate of $239.00 per room + 20% per night surcharge ($286.80 inclusive). Guest pays all charges. Credit card must be provided with reservations.

Guests of the Union League Club receive complimentary Wi-Fi and access to all ULC club amenities and outlets. Guests have until 3:00 pm prior to arrival date to cancel without penalty. Late cancel/no show charge is one night's rate.

For more information about the Union League Club of Chicago, including details about valet parking and its dress code, visit https://www.ulcc.org


Conference Co-Sponsors

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