AIPLA 2024 Annual Meeting
October 24 to 26, 2024
Location
National Harbor, MD, USA
To be held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center
Executive Committee Meetings on October 22, Board and Committee Leadership Meetings on October 23
General Programming and Social Events October 24-26.
Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon!
BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY: https://book.passkey.com/go/AIPLA24
Group Room Rate: $299 plus $22 daily resort fee and applicable taxes.
Resort fee includes: National Harbor bus transportation to a number of locations through-out National Harbor, a daily credit for dry cleaning in the amount of $10.00, local and domestic long-distance telephone calls, high-speed internet access in guestroom, daily newspaper available at Key Provisions, two bottles of Aquafina water per room per day, Fitness Center access & pool, and a coupon book with a valued savings of over $100.
Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Cancellation - 72 hours in advance
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities, see the Prospectus here. Contact Lisa Beller with any questions.
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AIPLA Comments on Proposed Thai Patent Law
February 5, 2025
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. -
AIPLA and IPO Issue Joint Letter to Congress Urging Action to Reduce Patent Backlog
February 4, 2025
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. -
Updates on the Forthcoming USPTO Patent Fees
January 17, 2025
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. -
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.