More About Pat-Got

Pat-Got is an international association of patent agents, trademark agents, lawyers, and IP professionals who are in private practice. Pat-Got provides unique networking and educational forums for its members. Due to the diversity of membership from more than 30 countries, Pat-Got also provides opportunities for travel and cultural activities, fine indigeneous cuisine, and other activities such as golf or tennis.

Pat-Got promotes the competitiveness and harmonization of international IP systems. Members are able to exchange country specific IP information and updates in a collegial, friendly, and relaxing manner through small group discussions.

On its website Pat-Got provides a members –only section with member-specific news, a directory of members, and publications, information, and newsletters.

Pat-Got conferences are held annually at various sites that are selected by its members. The number of attendees at conferences is limited. This sometimes makes it possible for Pat-Got to use as venues small, intimate sites which promote camaraderie. Even when the use of a small site is not possible, the limited number of attendees and the screening of potential members before admission promotes congeniality and friendship among the members which goes far beyond business networking.