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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
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2023 Trademark Boot Camp - Arlington, VA
June 15 to 16, 2023 | 960 CLE Minutes Including 90 Minutes of Ethics (pending)
2023 marks the 13th year that AIPLA has offered the Trademark Boot Camp. The program is a two-day comprehensive CLE program designed for new practitioners and others interested in learning the basics of trademark practice. Day one includes instructional sessions on trademark clearance, pre-filing considerations, trademark prosecution, and international trademark filing strategies. Day two focuses on disputes, including trademark investigations, cease-and-desist campaigns, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) practice, and an introduction to trademark litigation. -
AIPLA 2023 Annual Meeting
October 19 to 21, 2023
To be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. More information coming soon! Registration opens July 31.
Upcoming WebinarsUpcoming Webinars
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AIPLA Rapid Response Webinar on the Supreme Court's Decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v Goldsmith
June 6, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | No CLE
Please join AIPLA for a Rapid Response webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v Goldsmith, No. 21-869 (May 18, 2023). We will be joined by Thomas G. Hentoff, counsel for Goldsmith, Nicholas R. Bartelt, counsel for the Copyright Office, Prof. Christine Haight Farley, who joined the Art Law Professors amicus brief, and Lauren B. Emerson, counsel for amicus AIPLA. The panel will be moderated by Nancy J. Mertzel, a member of AIPLA’s amicus committee. This expert panel will provide an overview of the decision, the positions of the parties and some of the amici, and thoughts on the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision and what it may mean for you and your clients. Join us for an informative discussion of the nuances of transformative fair use and practical takeaways for creators. -
AIPLA Rapid Response Webinar: Amgen v Sanofi: Settling the Law on Enablement or Raising More Questions?
June 13, 2023 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | No CLE
Please join AIPLA for a Rapid Response webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Amgen v Sanofi: Settling the Law on Enablement or Raising More Questions? This expert panel will provide an overview of the decision, the positions of the parties and some of the amici, and thoughts on the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision and what it may mean for you and your clients. -
AIPLA/EPO Joint Online Seminar: UP/UPC Update
June 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM | No CLE
The European Patent Office in cooperation with AIPLA would like to invite you to the Unitary Patent/UPC online seminar on 14 June. Our experts will give you the latest update on the reform of the Patent System in Europe and provide an overview of UPC jurisdiction. Join us and explore the benefits, opportunities and more. There will also be a Q&A session.
Latest IP News More Updates
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AIPLA Comments on USTPO Patent Fee Setting and Adjusting Proposal to the Patent Public Advisory Committee
May 31, 2023
Arlington, VA. May 31, 2023 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s recent Patent Fee Setting and Adjusting Proposal (“Fee Proposal”) to the Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC). -
An Update Regarding the 2024 Mid-Winter Institute
May 24, 2023
The AIPLA Board of Directors routinely reviews our meeting structure and educational offerings to ensure we are providing meaningful opportunities for our members to learn, engage, and network. At the same time, we are keenly aware of the challenges that attending a meeting can place on our members, particularly in this post-Covid world. To better respond to, and balance, our members’ needs, we are making some changes. -
AIPLA Comments to the USPTO on Artificial Intelligence and Inventorship
May 17, 2023
Arlington, VA. May 17, 2023 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in response to their request for comments related to the Office’s inquiry on artificial intelligence (AI) and inventorship.
AIPLA Direct More Updates
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Supreme Court Vacated and Remanded the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes and Mauritz, LP
February 24, 2022
On February 24, 2022 the U.S. Supreme Court Vacated and Remanded the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes and Mauritz, LP. This ruling is consistent with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on August 10, 2021. -
Supreme Court Rules to Keep the Doctrine of Assignor Estoppel in Minerva v. Hologic
June 29, 2021
On June 29, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to keep the doctrine of assignor estoppel, but with limits on its application. This ruling is consistent with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on March 1, 2021. -
Supreme Court Reverses and Vacates Federal Circuit in United States v. Arthrex, Inc.
June 21, 2021
On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed and vacated the Federal Circuit decision, dividing 5-4 on the judgment in United States v. Arthrex, Inc. In this majority opinion, the Supreme Court held that the unreviewable authority wielded by Administrative Patent Judges (APJs) during inter partes review is constitutionally incompatible with their appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to an inferior office.
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