Wellness Check with the AIPLA Diversity Committee
June 24, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
As mentioned in AIPLA's June 5th statement, the AIPLA Diversity Committee will be holding a Wellness Check online meeting on Wednesday, June 24th at 3pm EST, where we will have members of our community share thoughts about the recent tragedies of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and others, and the impact on our community. There will also be an opportunity for individuals to further share thoughts and participate in the discussion.
Our distinguished speakers include:
- Mark Charles, Associate General Counsel at Procter & Gamble
- Mark Whitaker, Past AIPLA President and Partner at Morrison and Foerster
- Angela Grayson, Vice Chair of AIPLA Diversity and Founder of Precipice IP
- David D'Zurilla, Principal at Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner
News
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AIPLA Comments to the USPTO on the Proposed Rulemaking for Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner
January 30, 2026
Arlington, VA. January 28, 2026 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO in response to the NPRM for “Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner.” -
AIPLA Comments to USPTO on PTAB NPRM
December 3, 2025
Arlington, VA. December 2, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments in response to the USPTO's October 17, 2025, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Revisions to the PTAB's Rules of Practice. -
AIPLA Comments to UK IPO on Designs Framework Consultation
December 1, 2025
Arlington, VA. November 25, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments in response to the UK IPO’s Designs Consultation published in September 2025 (the “Consultation”). -
Letter in Support - S. 1546 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act
October 8, 2025
Arlington, VA. October 8, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a letter in support for S. 1546, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act. -
AIPLA Comments on the UK IPO’s Standards Essential Patents Consultation
October 7, 2025
Arlington, VA. October 7, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) regarding its Standards Essential Patents (SEP) Consultation published in July 2025. AIPLA expressed support for the UK IPO’s goal of improving predictability and efficiency in SEP licensing but emphasized the need for a balanced approach that protects both SEP holders and implementers.
