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  • AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation

    April 29, 2025

    Arlington, VA. April 24, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Virginia in Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation, an appeal concerning issues of trade secret misappropriation damages under the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (VUTSA).
  • Legislation (1) web AIPLA Letter in Support of PERA Reintroduction

    April 29, 2025

    Arlington, VA. April 29, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is pleased to support the reintroduction of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), in the 119th Congress. This critical legislation addresses longstanding uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility jurisprudence and provides necessary clarity to ensure our patent system continues to promote innovation and investment across all technological sectors.
  • Senate web AIPLA Letter in Support of PREVAIL Reintroduction

    April 29, 2025

    Arlington, VA. April 29, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is pleased to express its strong support for the reintroduction of the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act, in the 119th Congress. This legislation offers balanced and much-needed reforms to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that will protect patent owners’ rights while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of administrative patent challenges.
  • USPTO AIPLA Comments to the USPTO on the WIPO GRTK Treaty

    March 21, 2025

    Arlington, VA. March 18, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge.
  • Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers

    February 26, 2025

    On February 26, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc. The opinion is in line with the amicus brief filed by AIPLA on September 6, 2024.