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AIPLA Committee Webinar: Intellectual Property, Technology and International Dispute Resolution
November 13, 2024 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM | No CLE
AIPLA Member Exclusive Webinar! This webinar will explore the importance of considering different dispute resolution options in resolving high stakes intellectual property and technology disputes, which is often overlooked. In particular, the speakers will discuss the benefits of choosing Singapore (whether arbitration, mediation or litigation) to resolve your IP and Tech disputes. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has been ranked as the most preferred arbitral institution in Asia Pacific and 2nd among the world’s top five arbitral institutions. The webinar will delve into IP dispute resolution in SIAC, as well as via the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC). -
AIPLA CLE Webinar: Astro-Intellectual Property: A New Frontier for Innovation
November 20, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | Up to 90 Mins CLE Pending
Join us for an interactive and engaging panel on Intellectual Property and its application in the NewSpace frontier. We’ll navigate the complexities of IP law in the dynamic realm of commercial space exploration and utilization. As private enterprises and nations push the boundaries of innovation beyond Earth, safeguarding advancements—from satellite technology to extraterrestrial mining systems—has never been more essential. Our discussion will delve into the delicate balance between transparency, collaboration, and protecting intellectual property, while examining the limits of current legal frameworks. We’ll also explore the need for new approaches to harness human ingenuity and pave the way for humanity’s evolution into a truly multiplanetary species.
Latest IP News More Updates
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AIPLA Comments to USPTO on its 2024 Guidance Update on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility
October 23, 2024
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). -
From the Desk of the President
October 15, 2024
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. -
AIPLA Comments to USPTO on Statutory Experimental Use Exceptions
October 1, 2024
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 Direct More Updates
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Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of "Trump Too Small" Trademark in Vidal v. Elster
June 14, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment. The decision contrasts with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on August 1, 2023. -
Supreme Court Affirms Eleventh Circuit’s Ruling in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Sherman Nealy
May 9, 2024
On May 9, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Warner Chappell Music, Inc., et al. v. Sherman Nealy, et al., affirming the Eleventh Circuit’s ruling that, provided suit is timely filed under the discovery rule, copyright damages are recoverable for infringements occurring prior to the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations. The majority opinion is consistent with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on December 1, 2023. To read the opinion of the Court, please click here. -
Supreme Court Vacates and Remands 10th Circuit's Decision in Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International, Inc.
June 29, 2023
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court vacated and remanded the 10th Circuit's decision in Abitron v. Hetronic. The Court held that the Lanham Act’s causes of action for trademark infringement do not rebut a canon of statutory construction—the presumption against extraterritoriality. Accordingly, any triggering conduct for Lanham Act liability must be domestic, and the Court held that the relevant triggering conduct is “infringing ‘use in commerce.’” The decision is in part inconsistent with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on December 26, 2022. To read the opinion of the Court, please click here.
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