2021 Virtual Spring Meeting- Full Registration
May 10 to 14, 2021
Join a diverse, global community of law firms, companies, and institutions involved in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and other unfair competition laws at AIPLA's 2021 Spring Meeting. This year's Spring Meeting will be virtual and will take place from May 10-14, 2021. We have rescheduled our program in Seattle for May 2023.
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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. -
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US Senate Confirms John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
September 18, 2025
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. -
AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment
September 5, 2025
Arlington, VA. September 5, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) AIPLA filed an amicus brief in support of neither party in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment, Supreme Court Case No. 24-171. -
AIPLA Comments on the OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines
August 25, 2025
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.