[1] The journal was founded in 2001 after years of lobbying and preparation by students, professors, and alumni active in the field of intellectual property law.

Slightly less than half of each incoming staff is chosen based solely on grade point average.

The journal also has a procedure whereby students with extensive work experience in intellectual property, and a demonstrated commitment to future employment in the field of intellectual property law, can apply to join the Journal as a staff member.

[5] Decisions to publish a given piece of scholarship in the Journal are made by the editorial staff in conjunction with the Board of Advisors.

The board consists of professors of intellectual property law and attorneys practicing within the field.