News & Publications

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.

On November 18, 2024, the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a final rule via the Federal Register adjusting the trademark fees. A subsequent notice regarding patent fees was issued in the Federal Register on November 20, 2024.

Arlington, VA. November 14, 2024 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO), offering its perspective on referral G1/24 about claim interpretation.

Arlington, VA. November 18, 2024 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO on the examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated electronic images, including computer-generated icons and graphical user interfaces.

ARLINGTON, Virginia - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) hosted the 2024 Annual Meeting from October 24-26, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, where new Board Members were selected for the 2024-2025 year and eleven awards were presented to deserving recipients.

Arlington, VA. October 16, 2024 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO regarding the 2024 update on patent subject matter eligibility, particularly concerning artificial intelligence (AI).

I’m sure I am not alone in sometimes forgetting that AIPLA is global, with many international committees and subcommittees. These committees work to establish and maintain relations with professional societies in regions and countries around the world whose members are interested in intellectual property law. Committee members study international IP laws and practices and report on issues of interest to AIPLA’s Board of Directors and membership.

Arlington, VA. September 26, 2024 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO in response their request for comments on the current state of the common law experimental use exception and whether legislative action should be considered to enact such an exception.

AIPLA Writes Letter in Support of S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, S. 2220, PREVAIL Act, and S. 4713, IDEA Act

Arlington, VA. September 6, 2024 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers, Inc., expressing concern over the Fourth Circuit's decision regarding the scope of a district court's discretion under 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a).