Professional Standards for the Patent Industry

The National Council on Patent Practicum, Inc. (NCPP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, oversees the development and operation of the Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) & program.

The CPP credential is a professional designation that distinguishes those who have demonstrated experience, proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of patent drafting and prosecution through involvement in the patent preparation and prosecution processes.

All patent lawyers, patent agents, technical specialists, patent engineers, and other patent industry professionals are welcome to apply.

CLE COURSES

CLE Credits: NCPP's Upcoming Patent-Specific CLE Courses

NCPP hosts several CLE courses per year to assist members in maintaining their CPP credential. Be sure to join our applicant list to receive advance notification of CLE course dates.
Patent Quality – What does it mean to different entities? (Corporations, USPTO, Private Practice)
Leveraging Big Data to Mitigate Alice Rejections
Developing a Patent Portfolio Consistent with Your Corporate Strategy
Recruiting & Hiring Knowledgeable Patent Practitioners
Patent Profession

NCPP CLE Credit: Addressing Diversity Concerns within the Patent Profession

CPP LAW FIRMS

Our Certified Patent Practitioner law firms have ascribed to a higher level of professionalism by taking an oath to facilitate the development and training of novice patent practitioners, increase the diversity of the profession, maintain patent-specific CLEs, and intimately align themselves with USPTO and corporate-based patent quality initiatives.

CORPORATE & LAW SPONSORS

Our corporate and law firm sponsors recognize the value in certification, continuous patent education for practitioners at all levels, and the need to properly train novice practitioners on the intricacies of the profession.

NCPP Board Members

The following IP industry experts drive the vision, mission, and oversight of The National Council on Patent Practicum.
Tiffany Logan
Tiffany Logan
Intellectual Property Counsel at GE Aerospace
Ruky Tijani
Ruky Tijani
2x Founder | Helping Founders Play Big with Trademarks
Asmita Chande
Asmita Chande
Patent Prosecution Professional at The Boeing Company
Jason Perilla
Jason Perilla
Partner at Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP
Timothy Snowden
Timothy Snowden
Certified Patent Practitioner, Senior Associate at Thompson Patent Law Offices PC
Tarianna Stewart
Tarianna Stewart
Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization | NYU Technology Transfer | Quantum Ambassador | Board Member
Coby Henry
Coby Henry
Senior Legal Counsel | JD, CPP
Braxton Davis
Braxton Davis
DEI Advocate | Georgia Tech & Georgia State 40 under 40 | LCLD Fellow Alumni | Entrepreneur | Patent Attorney | Adjunct Professor
James Arnold, Jr.
James Arnold, Jr.
Assistant General Counsel, BASF Corporation
Kean J. DeCarlo
Kean J. DeCarlo
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson, Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University College of Law, Mercer University College of Law
Gerald DeJean
Gerald DeJean
Patent Engineer, Research & Product Development, Microsoft
Gregory J. Kirsch
Gregory J. Kirsch
Partner, Head of Intellectual Property Practice at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Bill Needle
Bill Needle
JAMS Mediator, Arbitrator & Special Master, Intellectual Property
Catherine Toppin
Catherine Toppin
Partner at Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Micheal L. Binns, Esq.
Micheal L. Binns, Esq.
Associate General Counsel (Patents) at Facebook | Nonprofit Board Chair
Vickie Brown
Vickie Brown
Retired Director, Center for Professional Development & Career Strategies, Georgia State University College of Law
Jason Grier
Jason Grier
IP Litigation Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Tony Sabeta
Tony Sabeta
Partner / Patent Agent, Aird & McBurney LP
Robert Z. Evora
Robert Z. Evora
Chief Patent Counsel at Munchkin, Inc.
Francine B. Nesti
Francine B. Nesti
Shareholder, Board Member, Young Basile
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