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World IP Day 2022
April 26, 2022 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and partner organizations for a special two-hour program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2022. This annual international event is an opportunity to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The theme of this year’s celebration is “IP for a Better Future: Young Innovators.”
The program will include:
- A fireside chat with the leadership of the USPTO, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the U.S. Copyright Office on how to promote IP adoption among young innovators.
- A panel discussion by industry leaders on supporting IP protection and awareness in sustainable technologies.
- Presentations by U.S. legislators on current IP initiatives before Congress.
News
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AIPLA Comments to Trump Transition Team on IP Priorities
January 6, 2025
Arlington, VA. December 23, 2024 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a letter of recommendation on IP priorities for the Trump Transition Team emphasizing the critical role of IP in driving innovation and economic growth. -
AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC
December 2, 2024
Arlington, VA. November 26, 2024 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC, in support of neither party. -
Setting and Adjusting Patent & Trademark Fees During Fiscal Year 2025 for the USPTO
November 21, 2024
On November 18, 2024, the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a final rule via the Federal Register adjusting the trademark fees. A subsequent notice regarding patent fees was issued in the Federal Register on November 20, 2024. -
AIPLA Files Amicus Brief to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office
November 21, 2024
Arlington, VA. November 14, 2024 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO), offering its perspective on referral G1/24 about claim interpretation. -
AIPLA Comments on Supplemental Guidance for Examination of Design Patent Applications Related to Computer-Generated Electronic Images
November 18, 2024
Arlington, VA. November 18, 2024 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO on the examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated electronic images, including computer-generated icons and graphical user interfaces.