American Intellectual Property Law Association Inc
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 10/1950
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 53-0026240
Organization Overview
American Intellectual Property Law Association Inc, operating under the name Aipla, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Aipla employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aipla is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Aipla generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND TO AID IN THE INSTITUTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN LEGAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC IN LAWS RELATING TO PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS, UNFAIR COMPETITION AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS: PRODUCING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COURSES FOR IP PROFESSIONALS IN ALL AREAS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW PRACTICE. CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED THORUGHOUT THE YEAR (ANNUAL, MID-WINTER AND SPRING) AND RANGE FROM 60-MINUTE WEBINARS TO 2,000 PERSON, 3-4 DAY CONFERENCES. PROGRAMS PERFORMED VIRTUALLY, AND RANGE FROM INTRODUCTORY TO ADVANCED INSTRUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD ABOUT FIFTEEN SEMINARS DURING THE YEAR (EACH AVERAGING ABOUT 50 PARTICIPANTS), AS WELL AS RAN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (EACH AVERAGING ABOUT 50-200 PARTICIPANTS).
PROGRAMS
BULLETIN & PUBLICATIONS: PUBLICATIONS COVERING ASSOCIATION NEWS AND INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE AND SERVICES OFFERED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ATTORNEYS, AS WELL AS PRODUCT OF MEETINGS AND BOOKS COVERING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED THREE E-BULLETINS DURING THE YEAR.
JOURNAL - FORUM FOR VIEWS AND IDEAS REGARDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED FOUR QUARTERLY JOURNALS DURING THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Batzli President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ann Mueting President-El | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kim Van Voorhis 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Salvatore Anastasi 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
W Todd Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Guetlich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
1400 Crystal Ventures Rent | 6/29/23 | $698,323 |
Marriott Business Service Corp Annual Meeting | 6/29/23 | $626,594 |
Rancho Bernardo Inn Mid-winter Mtg | 6/29/23 | $291,290 |
The Westin Seattle Spring Meeting | 6/29/23 | $256,885 |
Lr Beller Consulting Ad/exhibitor | 6/29/23 | $152,682 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,161,849 |
| Investment income | $17,157 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,205,529 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $484,003 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $700,579 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,914 |
| Other employee benefits | $196,295 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,703 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,342 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $16,529 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,526 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,618 |
| Office expenses | $36,191 |
| Information technology | $125,777 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $624,766 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,121,088 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,517 |
| Insurance | $26,907 |
| All other expenses | $12,292 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,940,080 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,901,967 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $199,526 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $263,892 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $258,581 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $981,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $617,009 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,746,667 |
| Total assets | $6,969,084 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $323,101 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,383,270 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,397,412 |
| Total liabilities | $5,103,783 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,820,479 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,822 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,969,084 |