The 2021 Virtual Spring Meeting brings together nationally recognized IP experts and leaders in a series of master classes on patent prosecution, patent litigation, copyright and trademark practice, trade secret and antitrust. These online sessions are designed to help practitioners sharpen their skills and develop strategies to improve their practice.
Whatever your role in IP and whatever your experience level, this program will give you real-world examples and tactics to improve your practice. The virtual #aiplaSM21 allows the global IP community to safely share ideas and knowledge that will shape the future. Your registration includes not only the live virtual sessions, but unlimited access to the on-demand recordings as well. You’ll be able to participate in all the motivating moments of the meeting regardless of where you are. Make plans to join us for this unique program that will raise the bar on your skills and practice.
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Experiences
- Over 26 Total Events
- 15 CLE Sessions
- Interactive Exhibit Hall with Dedicated Hours
- Networking Lounges featuring Presentations and one on one meeting or small group meeting opportunities
- Morning and Evening Networking Events
- Committee Meetings and Educational Presentations
- Professionalism and Ethics CLE Sessions
- Post-event On-Demand Access to all Educational Sessions
- Interactive Online Platform with Attendee Directory and Messaging
Hear From Distinguished Speakers
We are excited to welcome this year's Keynote speakers and our distinguished roster of speakers, panelists and moderators.
Agenda
PROGRAM as of March 8, 2021. Subject to change. Click the day below to expand the complete session list for the day, and then click the session title to view more detailed session information!
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At-a-Glance
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM05/10: International Session and USPTO Update
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12:00 PM – 12:45 PM05/10: Opening Plenary
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM05/10: Copyright and Trademark
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM05/10: Patent Prosecution
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM05/10: Patent Prosecution and Litigation
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM05/10: IP Lessons
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7:30 PM05/10: Opening Night Reception
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM05/11: Women in IP Law Breakfast
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM05/11: Luncheon Keynote
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PM05/11: Interplay District Court and PTAB
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM05/11: IP in the Supreme Court
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7:00 PM05/11: Virtual Happy Hour
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM05/12: Corporate Practice Breakfast
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM05/12: Design Rights - Beyond Design Patent
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PM05/12: Invasion of Privacy
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM05/12: Cannabis and the Law
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7:00 PM05/12: Mentoring Speed Networking
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM05/13: Global Coffee Meet Up
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM05/13: Role of Judges and Juries
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM05/13: Modern Patent Pools
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM05/13: Chemical and Biotechnology Patent Law Ethics Update
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM05/13: Corporate/Litigation
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM05/13: Titans of the IP Bar
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7:00 PM05/13: Diversity Networking Reception
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM05/14: Yoga/Relaxation Session
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM05/14: Copyright and Trademark
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM05/14: Luncheon Keynote
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM05/14: Ethics
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM05/14: Trade Secrets
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7:00 PM05/14: Closing Reception