Patent Practitioner, Associate and Academic Membership of the National Association ofPatent Practitioers

HOME

ABOUT

JOIN

EVENTS

PRACTICE RESOURCES

JOB BANK

Membership Benefits
Sign Up Online
Certification Program
Member Center

NAPP® MISSION STATEMENT

The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP®) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patent practitioners and those working in the field of patent law in matters relating to patent law, its practice, and technological advances.

Our Mission is to:

Promote professional networking and the exchange of ideas between patent professionals and those working in the field of patent law in matters relating to patent prosecution and technology development;
Distribute information related to patent prosecution practice and new technologies to patent practitioners and those who are working in the field of patent law;
Create a collective, nationwide voice to respond to proposed changes in the patent statutes, rules and PTO operations with a view to their impact on prosecution practice; and
Support patent practitioners in their practices so as to enrich their relationships with their clients.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

Three Valuable Membership Levels

The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP®) is an organization focused on practice before the U.S.P.T.O. The organization caters to the needs of the patent prosecutor. Patent Agents and Patent Attorneys who join as Practitioner Members have the right to vote and the right to hold office.

Practitioner Membership

For USPTO registered Patent Agents and Patent Attorneys. Practitioner members have the right to vote and hold office. ($200/year)

Associate Membership

For researchers, foreign associates, business persons, and other individuals. No right to vote or hold office. ($175/year)

Academic Membership

For individuals preparing for the patent bar exam and for a career as a Patent Agent or a Patent Attorney. ($100/year)

Membership is renewable annually from the
date the member joins.
Join here online. (Warning: If you receive the message "Your Shopping Cart is Empty", you will need to mail/fax an application; this is due to a software error).

Mail/FAX forms:

PDF (Non-Fillable)

MS WORD (Non-Fillable)

MS WORD (Fillable)

Member Benefits Include:

NAPP® Members-only E-mail Discussion Forums- NAPP offers two e-mail discussion forums that enable members to interact with each other on a daily basis.

Our NAPP® Patent Practice Forum™ is focused on patent prosecution issues only.
Our NAPP® General Discussion Forum enables members to discuss other issues such as member-to-member referrals, legislative issues and non-patent prosecution matters.

NAPP® Professional Liability Insurance Program - An insurance program tailored to cover the liabilities and risks associated with patent prosecution practice. A national insurance carrier provides a discount to NAPP® members in good standing, and a further discount to NAPP® Certified members. Details are provided in the Member Center after joining.

Participate in the NAPP® Certification Program - Subscribe to a set of standards that will enhance your patent practice and reduce your professional liability insurance rates.

NAPP® Discount Programs - Enjoy discounts on tools and services that enhance a patent practitioner’s ability to practice before the USPTO.
• PCTFILER - Services & assistance with entering National Phase of the PCT process.

NAPP® Job Bank - Members can access recent job postings and post their resumes.

Get Listed in the NAPP® Find A Practitioner Database - One of a few databases that allows potential clients to search for a patent practitioner based on a practitioner’s area of expertise.

NAPP® Continuing Education Program - Teleconferences focus on:
• Honing Patent Prosecution Skills
• Growing A Successful Patent Practice

Invitation to the NAPP® Annual Meeting - This includes the option of attending and/or speaking at:

a Saturday "Nuts & Bolts of Patent Prosecution" Short Course
a Sunday Business Meeting
a Monday-Tuesday Patent Practice Update

Ability to be a candidate for Officer or Director: Officers are elected for a 2-year term; Directors are elected for a 3-year term.