Free Member Benefit Webinar
Free for Members: USPTO Virtual Trademark Roundtable
May 18, 2020 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Member-benefit exclusive!
No CLE credit available.
Monday, May 18th at 1:30 pm EDT
David S. Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks
Meryl Hershkowitz, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations
Sharon Marsh, Deputy Commissioner for Examination Policy
Greg Dodson, Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Administration
Gerard F. Rogers, Chief Judge, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Topics will cover a range of USPTO trademark operations, procedures, and policies, including the impact of COVID-19, an update on the implementation of the U.S. counsel and mandatory e-filing rules, specimen requirements, and other initiatives intended to secure the integrity of the trademark register, as well as TTAB updates.
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Arlington, VA. August 25, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO on the OECD’s Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces, highlighting best practices for governments, online marketplace operators, and rights holders. -
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Letter of Support - S. 2667 / H.R. 4930 - Customs Info Sharing Authority
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Arlington, VA. August 13, 2025-The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a joint letter with a coalition of organizations representing thousands of American businesses, including many leading global brands, to Senators Grassley, Hassan, and Representatives Moore, and Schneider expressing strong support for S. 2677 / H.R. 4930. The letter highlights the growing threat of counterfeit and pirated goods entering U.S. borders, urges enhanced cooperation between public and private sectors, and commends the legislation for clarifying U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s authority to share information and expand collaboration with key stakeholders to improve intellectual property enforcement. -
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Arlington, VA. July 21, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UPC Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) regarding its proposed Mediation Rules.