• 2024 Spring Meeting
    This year's Spring Meeting brought together over 500 intellectual property practitioners from around the globe in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world, for three days of education, networking, and connection. Attendees explored topics such as the IP of Music, Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Patents, Trademarks, Design Rights, and Artificial Intelligence. A panel of judges shared invaluable insights on what they wish they had known as IP practitioners, and updates were provided by the USPTO Texas Regional Office Director. The event also featured lively gatherings, including the First-Time Attendee/New Member Reception, Diversity Reception, and more!
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  • 2024 Spring Meeting
    This year's Spring Meeting brought together over 500 intellectual property practitioners from around the globe in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world, for three days of education, networking, and connection. Attendees explored topics such as the IP of Music, Emerging Issues at the Intersection of Patents, Trademarks, Design Rights, and Artificial Intelligence. A panel of judges shared invaluable insights on what they wish they had known as IP practitioners, and updates were provided by the USPTO Texas Regional Office Director. The event also featured lively gatherings, including the First-Time Attendee/New Member Reception, Diversity Reception, and more!
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Upcoming Events

  • March In Rights and Compulsory Licenses

    July 30, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM   |   Up to 90 Mins CLE

    Join us as our speakers discuss march-in rights and compulsory licenses. Recent events like governmental agencies turning to march-in as a potential means to lower drug pricing or the pandemic have refueled the discussion on compulsory licenses here and in Europe. Our speakers will review the history of the Bayh Dole act as well as compulsory licenses in Europe and provide an overview of recent developments in both jurisdictions. Finally, the speakers touch on the implications and concerns for patent holders and future innovation in the biopharma space here and in Europe.
  • AIPLA 2024 Annual Meeting

    October 24 to 26, 2024

    Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon! The 2024 Annual meeting will take place at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort. Leadership Meetings on Wednesday, October 23. Programming scheduled October 24-26.
  • omni-rancho-las-palmas-plaza-night-hero-2880x1870 2025 Leadership Forum

    January 29 to 30, 2025

    The Leadership Journey - From Survival (Subsistence) to Self-Fulfillment (Abundance). This invitation-only two-day program will address building strong leadership skills for all levels of experience. More details coming soon.
  • 2025 AIPLA Spring Meeting

    May 13 to 15, 2025

    Join us for this 2.5 day conference in Minneapolis, MN. Registration opens February 2025. More details coming soon!