The mission of John Marshall's Intellectual Property Law Society is to educate law students on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright issues.The goals of the student-run organization include: developing an awareness of trends in the law, provide mentorship, networking and career opportunities, and educational planning. IPLS offers events that increase involvement with the JMLS IP Center and the Chicago legal community, including IPLAC, CBA, ABA, and ISBA.