2025 WIPO Global Databases Seminar
March 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Arlington, VA, US
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All you ever needed to know about WIPO Databases - to help your practice ....
This live, in-person, one-day event hosted at AIPLA Headquarters will walk you through the different WIPO databases, from the experts who manage them day-to-day, including:
- PATENTSCOPE - including all published International PCT applications in full-text on the day of publication; patent documents from participating national and regional offices; and non-patent literature.
- WIPO Lex - WIPO’s comprehensive, open, and free global repository for over 19,000 IP laws, treaties, judgments, and judicial systems information from 200 jurisdictions.
- Global Brand Database - including International trademarks under the Madrid System; Appellations of origin and Geographical Indications under the Lisbon system; Emblems under 6ter; INNs of the World Health Organization; and Trademarks from participating national and regional offices;
- Global Design Database - including international designs under the Hague system; and designs from participating national and regional offices
Featuring presentations from WIPO representatives, including the Director of Global Databases Division, Christophe Mazenc.
We want this program to be meaningful to you, the end-user, so please help us by submitting your questions about WIPO's databases. This will help the instructors tailor their program to you. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS.
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, with a break for lunch and closing networking event.
Continental Breakfast and coffee breaks included.
News
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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.