2026 Trade Secret Summit
March 26 to 27, 2026
Location
Venue TBD
Southern, CA
Registration
Fee: Registration Coming Soon. Discounted rates for AIPLA Members.
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The AIPLA Trade Secret Summit is the leading trade secret conference in the nation, with speakers from across the spectrum of private practitioners, in-house counsel, government, and academia, as well as fantastic networking opportunities. CLE credits will be available.
March 26 - 27, 2026 - Southern CA, location TBD
Networking Reception - March 26
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
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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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