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2024 Spring Meeting - On-Demand
May 16 to 18, 2024
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- Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Patents and Artificial Intelligence: Explore the latest developments and challenges in this ever-evolving landscape.
- Intellectual Property of Music: Navigate the intersection of music, creativity, and IP rights. Unified Patent Court Update: Stay informed on the latest advancements and updates in the UPC.
- Trademark Hot Topics: Gain valuable insights into the current trends and issues shaping trademark law. AI and Ethics: Delve into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in IP.
- DEI in IP: Join the conversation on fostering DEI in the field of IP.
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Pre-Meeting Activities and Events - Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday, May 14
1:30 - 5:30 PM - Advanced Chemical Patent Practice Institute - Day One (Separate Registration Required) - information and registration coming soon.
2:00 - 4:00 PM - AIPLA Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 15
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Advanced Chemical Patent Practice Institute - Day Two
12:00 - 2:00 PM - AIPLA Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 - 5:00 PM - AIPLA Board and Committee Leadership Meeting
4:00 - 7:00 PM - Registration Desk Open for those who have Pre-Registered for #aiplaSM24
6:30 - 8:00 PM - AIPLA Board and Committee Leadership Reception
Thursday, May 16
6:45 - 8:45 AM - Corporate Practice Breakfast (Ticketed Event) - Sponsored by Fox Rothschild
7:45 - 8:45 AM - Committee Meetings (schedule to be provided)
9:00 AM - Opening Plenary - A Panel of Judges Presents: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was an Intellectual Property Practitioner
10:15 AM - Morning Concurrent Tracks:
- Track 1: Emerging Issues at the Challenging Intersection of Patents and AI
- Track 2: Trademark Hot Topics
- *Track 3: Skills Workshop: FRAND Licenses Negotiations (10:15 AM - Noon) (attendance limited to 20)
11:15 AM - Morning Concurrent Tracks:
- Track 1: Emerging Issues at the Challenging Intersection of Industrial Data, Design Rights and AI
- Track 2: Panel of Interlocutory Attorneys - Day-to-Day Trademark Litigation Issues
12:00 Noon - Lunch Reception
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
2:00 PM - Afternoon Concurrent Tracks:
- Track 1: Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence Challenges and Opportunities - Copyrights, Trademarks, and Generative AI
- Track 2: PTAB Hot Topics and Patent Prosecution Practice
- *Track 3: Skills Workshop: Terminal Disclaimers in view of Cellect- Obviousness- Type Double Patenting (attendance limited to 20)
4:00 - 5:00 PM - Afternoon Plenary:
- PLENARY: Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
- *Track 3: Skills Workshop: Advanced Hague Filing Strategies (attendance limited to 20)
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Committee Meetings (schedule to be provided)
Friday, May 17
6:45 - 8:45 AM - Women in IP Law Committee Breakfast: Mindfulness in Motion: Navigating High-Stress Roles with Clarity and Resilience (Ticketed Event) - featuring Tara Furiani, Tarabull Media, Austin, TX
7:45 - 8:45 AM - Committee Meetings (schedule to be provided)
9:00 AM - Concurrent AM Ethics Plenary:
- Track 1: Patent Ethics
- Track 2: Trademark Ethics
10:15 AM - Concurrent AM Tracks:
- Track 1: Patent Prosecution Fantasies and UPC Update for Prosecution and Litigation
- Track 2: Litigation Hot Topics and the IP of Music
- *Track 3: Skills Workshop: The Perfect Employment Agreement to Protect Your Trade Secrets and Get Ownership over IP (attendance limited to 20)
12:00 Noon - Lunch Reception
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
2:00 PM - Afternoon Concurrent Tracks:
- Track 1: Section 101 and Tensions Between AI Related Inventions in Biotechnology and Enablement, Duty to Disclose and Human-Machine Inventive Contributions
- Track 2: DEI in IP and Patent Litigation Hot Topics
- *Track 3: Skills Workshop: Entering Evidence at the TTAB (attendance limited to 20)
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Committee Meetings (schedule to be provided)
Saturday, May 18
9:00 AM - Closing Plenary - The Changes You Need To Know: Trade Dress, Copyright, Trademark, Design Rights, Patent
11:00 AM - Ethics Session
12:00 PM - AIPLA Board of Directors Meeting
Networking & Social Events
Dinner Celebration (Ticketed Event)
*NOTE: The Skills Workshops offer a chance to learn and engage with instructors in a smaller setting. The workshops are limited to 20 people and attendees will be required to review any materials the instructor has listed as prerequisites. CLE will not be offered at the workshops. If you would like to attend one or more of the workshops, please make your selection when registering for the Meeting. The workshops will close once 20 people have registered.
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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Interested in learning about sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities at the 2024 Spring Meeting? Explore the meeting prospectus. Contact Lisa Beller at lbeller@aipla.org to learn more.
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AIPLA Comments on Proposed Thai Patent Law
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Arlington, VA. January 30, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the Department of Intellectual Property of Thailand on the New Draft Patent Law being considered for adoption. The comments focus on many issues in the proposed law relating to patent registration, subject matter eligibility, patent term extensions, and enforcement, among other matters. -
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In a joint letter, AIPLA and IPO urged Congress to ensure the USPTO has the resources and flexibility needed to address its patent application backlog, which has reached 826,000. The letter notes that timely patent examination is essential to US innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness, yet recent executive actions—such as a hiring freeze, return-to-office mandates, and employee buyouts—may impact the USPTO’s operations. Unlike other agencies, the USPTO is funded by user fees, not taxpayer dollars, and must retain resources to process applications efficiently. Restrictive policies could slow innovation, weaken IP protection, and harm US economic leadership. Secretary of Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick has acknowledged the urgency of reducing delays, and we support efforts to strengthen the USPTO’s capacity. AIPLA and IPO welcome the opportunity to work with Congress on legislative and administrative solutions that support American inventors and businesses. -
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On November 20, 2024, the USPTO published its final rule, “Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees During Fiscal Year 2025,” which will take effect on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Since the April 3, 2024, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish or increase certain patent fees, AIPLA has actively engaged with its members by gathering feedback, submitting written comments, meeting with USPTO officials, and hosting informational webinars to keep members informed of the changes. As the implementation date approaches, members have raised additional questions, prompting AIPLA to seek clarification from the USPTO. Read below the results of our outreach with the Office. -
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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.