Program
Our virtual event features the keynote speakers, informative sessions, and collaboration opportunities that you’ve come to expect from an AIPLA Spring Meeting. This innovative and timely program is designed to inspire and engage a global audience.
You will have access to the experts as you learn about the latest in patent prosecution; patent litigation; Sections 101, 102, 112; licensing, copyright, trade secrets, trademarks; and so, so much more.
The AIPLA Virtual Spring Meeting is your platform to learn, network, and plot the next steps in your career as you find ways to unlock your potential. You can see the programs by topic or by day below.
CLE Information
States vary in the overall amount of CLE they will accept through electronic delivery. Virtual meeting sessions run either 60 or 90 minutes, and CLE credit will vary based on each state’s regulations and credit calculation method.
AIPLA is a pre-approved CLE provider with the following states: Alaska, California, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
AIPLA has applied for CLE accreditation in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
For information on CLE accreditation in all other states, please contact our CLE Department at dfields@aipla.org. CLE credit may be available, but will require additional time for approval and COA delivery.
Agenda By Topic
*all times are eastern daylight time*
Copyright
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMCurrent Issues in Copyright Protection
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMid-Year in Review: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets and Copyrights
Corporate
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PMBest Practices for Corporate IP Lawyers
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMid-Year in Review: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets and Copyrights
International
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRoadmaps to the Intertwined IP and Regulatory Regimes in China
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AMInternational Deal Making
Litigation
Patent
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PMAdventures in Patent Drafting: Making Your Crystal Ball Work for You!
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMSections 101 and 112: Increased interplay and overlap?
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PMPractice Tips and Procedural Developments at the PTAB
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMEverything You Wanted to Know about Litigation Funding but Were Afraid to Ask
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMIntersection of Medical Devices and Software
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMA Deeper Dive on the Administrative Procedures Act
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMEmerging IP Abroad: Approaches to Protecting Computer Functionality and Designs Outside the US
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PMSubject Matter Eligibility Developments
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRoadmaps to the Intertwined IP and Regulatory Regimes in China
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMoving Away from Scorched Earth Litigation
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMid-Year in Review: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets and Copyrights
Trademark
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMid-Year in Review: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets and Copyrights
Networking By Day
*all times are eastern daylight time*
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWomen in IP Law Breakfast Meet Up - Virtual Spring Meeting
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12:00 PM5/8 Morning Meetup
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM5/8 Happy Hour
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM5/12 Coffee with the Committee on Profession Meetup
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10:45 AM – 11:45 AM5/14 VSM: Joint M&A, PCT, IP Israel and IP Far East Happy Hour
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM5/14 VSM: Best Practices for Remote Hearings and Depositions
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9:00 PM – 10:30 PM5/14 VSM: Artificial Intelligence Standardization in China, Dr. Betty Xu, Ph.D. SESEC
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM5/15 Morning Meetup
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM5/15 VSM Closing Happy Hour
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/23: Global Coffee, Tea, and Cocktails Meetup
Agenda by Day
*all times are eastern daylight time*
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PMAdventures in Patent Drafting: Making Your Crystal Ball Work for You!
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMSections 101 and 112: Increased interplay and overlap?
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWomen in IP Law Breakfast Meet Up - Virtual Spring Meeting
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PMPractice Tips and Procedural Developments at the PTAB
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMEverything You Wanted to Know about Litigation Funding but Were Afraid to Ask
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PMTearing Down the Wall between Open Source and Interoperability Standards
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMIntersection of Medical Devices and Software
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12:00 PM5/8 Morning Meetup
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PMBest Practices for Corporate IP Lawyers
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PMA Deeper Dive on the Administrative Procedures Act
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM5/8 Happy Hour
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMEmerging IP Abroad: Approaches to Protecting Computer Functionality and Designs Outside the US
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AMWeek 2 Virtual Spring Meeting Kick-Off
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLuncheon Speaker - Innovation, Challenges, and the Importance of Women in STEM
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PMSubject Matter Eligibility Developments
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM5/12 Coffee with the Committee on Profession Meetup
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDownstream Impacts of Licensing
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMCurrent Issues in Copyright Protection
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM5/12 Happy Hour
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRoadmaps to the Intertwined IP and Regulatory Regimes in China
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM5/13 Emerging Technologies Meet Up: Patenting by AI Entities: Review of DABUS Decisions
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMaintaining Secrecy In An Ever Interconnected World
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM5/13 VSM: AIPLA Content Curation Committee-Bloomberg Law Happy Hour
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AMInternational Deal Making
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10:45 AM – 11:45 AM5/14 VSM: Joint M&A, PCT, IP Israel and IP Far East Happy Hour
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM5/14 VSM: Best Practices for Remote Hearings and Depositions
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMoving Away from Scorched Earth Litigation
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9:00 PM – 10:30 PM5/14 VSM: Artificial Intelligence Standardization in China, Dr. Betty Xu, Ph.D. SESEC
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM5/15 Morning Meetup
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMid-Year in Review: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets and Copyrights
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PMEthics - Balancing Fixed Fee, Contingency, and Hourly Arrangements to Ensure Quality and Efficiency and Still Meet Your Ethical Duties
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM5/15 VSM Closing Happy Hour
