Program
Our virtual event features the keynote speakers, informative sessions, and collaboration opportunities that you’ve come to expect from an AIPLA Annual 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 IP law.
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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.
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.
For additional information on sponsorship and exhibiting at our 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting please contact:
aipla@aipla.org
Agenda by Day
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At-a-Glance
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12:00 PM – 3:00 PM10/19: Diversity Roundtable
Wednesday, October 21
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AMBoard of Directors Meeting
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM10/21: Reserved for Committee Meetings
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM10/21 Board/Committee Leadership Meeting (Leadership Members Only)
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM10/21 Leadership Happy Hour
Thursday, October 22
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM10/22: Virtual Annual Meeting Kick-Off - A Conversation with Director Iancu
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PM10/22: Patent Prosecution-Whither Eligibility
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4:00 PM – 5:30 PM10/22: Trademark/Right of Publicity
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM10/22 Opening Night Happy Hour
Friday, October 23
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/23: Global Coffee, Tea, and Cocktails Meetup
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM10/23: AIPPI-US Annual Meeting
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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM10/23: Year In Review: Intellectual Property
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM10/23: COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
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4:30 PM10/23 Happy Hour
Monday, October 26
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/26: CONCURRENT SESSION: Prescription Drug Importation, Legal Limits and Remedies
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/26:CONCURRENT SESSION: IP Practice in China Committee - BRIC Border Battles
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM10/26: Patent Litigation: Double Dutch
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM10/26: TITANS of the IP Bar (no CLE)
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM10/26: Virtual Trade Show/ Networking Lounge
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM10/26: Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 27
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/27: Yoga-Relaxation Session - Sponsored by Fishman Stewart
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM10/27: Corporate Practice Coffee Meetup - Sponsored by Wenderoth
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM10/27: Luncheon: Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM10/27: Perspectives on Diversity
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM10/27: Virtual Trade Show/ Networking Lounge
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM10/27: Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 28
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM10/28: CONCURRENT SESSION: International-It's a Litigious World After All
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM10/28: CONCURRENT SESSION: Professionalism, Ethics and Leadership
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM10/28: CONCURRENT SESSION: Constitutional Issues - Arthrex
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM10/28: CONCURRENT SESSION: Copyright/Right of Publicity
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM10/28: Trade Secrets/Patent
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM10/28: Virtual Trade Show/ Networking Lounge
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM10/28: Happy Hour
Thursday, October 29
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM10/29: Women in IP Law Committee Breakfast
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM10/29: An Update from WIPO (no CLE)
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM10/29: Diversity/Elimination of Bias - Your Bias is Showing
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM10/29: CONCURRENT SESSION: Corporate/Antitrust/Licensing
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3:00 PM – 4:30 PM10/29: CONCURRENT SESSION: Litigation - Care and Feeding of your IP Expert
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM10/29: Virtual Trade Show/ Networking Lounge
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM10/29: Diversity Networking Event/Happy Hour
Friday, October 30
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM10/30: CONCURRENT SESSION: Trademark-Brand Launches
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9:30 AM – 11:00 AM10/30: Concurrent Sessions: Fintech/Blockchain
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM10/30: Luncheon Speaker & Annual Business Meeting
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM10/30: Closing: Ethics - Effects of Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress on our Lives
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM10/30: Virtual Trade Show/ Networking Lounge
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM10/30: Halloween Happy Hour