The BPLA is once again holding its annual Writing Competition. Law students are encouraged to submit papers on a subject relating to intellectual property law. The requirements for eligibility are outlined below. Judges will consider the merits of the article as a contribution to the knowledge respecting intellectual property law and the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously published or available.

• Articles must have been written solely by a student or students either in full-time attendance at a law school (day or evening) within the jurisdiction of the First Federal Judiciary Circuit or prepared in connection with a course at a law school situated in the First Circuit.
• Articles must have been written or published between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016.
• Articles must be submitted to the Boston Patent Law Association on or before
  September 30, 2016
  .
• Papers should be no more than the equivalent of ten (10) law review pages including footnotes (30-40 pages typed copy).
• Submission of five (5) copies or a .pdf file is required.
• Submissions must include the submitter’s name, current address, current telephone number, law school, and employment information (if applicable).

Nikhil Patel

Lathrop & Gage, LLP

28 State Street

Suite 700

Boston, MA 02109

For past winners and articles, please see .