2015 Report of the Economic Survey August 2015

Please sign in to view the articles. Once you've signed in please refresh the page to see the download link. 

The Economic Survey is a free benefit to AIPLA members. Please login to view it. 

Order a print copy of the Report of the Economic Survey. 

The Report of the Economic Survey provides an in-depth report on the annual incomes and related professional characteristics of intellectual property attorneys and patent agents. Conducted every other year, the survey also examines the economic aspects of intellectual property law practice, including individual billing rates and typical charges for representative IP law services.  

New this year: The Economic Survey studied the reasons for changes in corporate IP budgets. We've also collected data on the costs of litigation up through mediation as well as the costs of inter partes proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.  

AIPLA would like to thank Rich Goldstein, Chair of the Law Practice Management Committee, Donika Pentcheva, Vice Chair of the Law Practice Management Committee and all of the members of the Committee for their hard work in putting this publication together. We are pleased to continue bringing you this valuable member benefit.We hope that you find the Report a useful reference tool in your practice. 
Knobbe Martens

Upcoming Events

  • AIPLA Committee Webinar: Israel’s Innovation Blueprint: From Idea to Impact

    November 12, 2025 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM   |   No CLE

    FREE for AIPLA Members! Join us for a unique opportunity to hear directly from two of Israel’s leading voices in innovation and intellectual property at the upcoming AIPLA webinar, “Israel’s Innovation Blueprint: From Idea to Impact.” Mordechay (Moti) Sorek, Director of the Israel Patent Office, will highlight the remarkable growth of the Israel Patent Office and its recognition as an International Searching Authority for PCT applications - an achievement that underscores Israel’s increasing role in the global IP landscape. Zafrir Neuman, Chief Legal Officer of the Israel Innovation Authority, will provide insights into the Authority’s pivotal role in shaping Israel’s dynamic start-up ecosystem and advancing its reputation as the “Start-Up Nation.” Don’t miss this inside look at how Israel translates ideas into global impact.
  • 2026 AIPLA Virtual Corporate Practice Institute

    January 13 to 20, 2026   |   Up to 360 Minutes of CLE

    Tuesday, January 13, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM - and Tuesday, January 20, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM -- The Corporate Practice Institute is a virtual event will take place on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of January, and will consist of 60 minute Sessions with 30 minute breaks in between. Each evening will end with an online networking event. Program Coming soon! Special registration rates for in-house corporate practitioners.
  • 2026 Trade Secret Summit

    March 26 to 27, 2026

    The AIPLA Trade Secret Summit is the leading trade secret conference in the nation, with speakers from across the spectrum of private practitioners, in-house counsel, government, and academia, as well as fantastic networking opportunities. CLE credits will be available.
  • 2025 Women in IP Global Networking Event

    April 16, 2026

  • 2026 Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA

    May 13 to 15, 2026

    We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 AIPLA Spring Meeting, where innovation, technology, and intellectual property come together to shape the future. San Francisco is ready for your ideas, energy, and passion for IP!