Special Event: DC Bar Intellectual Property Law Community 2020 Champion of Intellectual Property Award and Pro Bono Benefit Reception
December 7, 2020 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location
Virtual
Join the DC Bar Intellectual Property Law Community on December 7, 2020 for our virtual celebration of the D.C. Bar 2020 Champion of Intellectual Property Award Honoree.
The Award is being given to retired Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit, Paul R. Michel. The program will also include a special honor in memory of the late Donald R. Dunner to highlight both his career in shaping patent law and his contribution to the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center.
Registration for the event closes at 3:30 pm on 12/7.
Click here to register
News
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AIPLA Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in RiseandShine v. PepsiCo
September 18, 2026
Alexandria, VA. September 15, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief in RiseandShine Corp. v. PepsiCo, Inc., a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. -
AIPLA Joins IPO and INTA in Urging Extension of USPTO Fee-Setting Authority
September 2, 2026
Alexandria, VA. September 1, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) joined the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and the International Trademark Association (INTA) in a letter to Congress supporting the extension of the USPTO’s fee-setting authority, which is set to expire on September 16, 2026. The organizations emphasized the importance of this authority in enabling the USPTO to fund operations, modernize its systems, and maintain efficient patent and trademark examination processes. -
AIPLA Comments on Ex Parte Reexamination Requirements
August 27, 2026
Alexandria, VA. August 21, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments in response to the USPTO’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to require identification of all real parties-in-interest (RPIs) in third-party ex parte reexamination requests. -
AIPLA Comments to the Copyright Office on Alternative Fee Structures for Registration
July 6, 2026
Alexandria, VA. June 24, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments on the U.S. Copyright Office's Notice of Inquiry regarding alternative copyright registration fee structures. -
AIPLA Comments to the Copyright Office on Group Registration of Updates to a News Website
July 6, 2026
Alexandria, VA. June 29, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments supporting the U.S. Copyright Office's proposed expansion of eligibility for group registration of updates to news websites by removing restrictions that exclude subject-specific publications.
