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2026 Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA

May 13 to 15, 2026

Registration

Fee: TBD

Registration Opens End of January 2026

The 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law. 

 

Venue:

Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

RESERVATION LINK:   https://book.passkey.com/go/AIPLA2026SpringConference

To book via phone:  1-800-441-1414

Single/Double Room Rate:  $329 plus applicable taxes (currently 16.695%) per night.

Reservation Cut-off - Monday, April 20, 2026.

Cancellation deadline - 72 hours prior to arrival.

NOTE:  AIPLA does NOT engage any third party vendors to assist with room reservations.  All room reservations should be made directly using the Reservation link above, or by contacting the Fairmont San Francisco directly.

 

Please also join us for a special 1.5 day pre-meeting event - Advanced Biotech/Chem Practice Summit (May 11-12). Separate registration required.

Leadership event schedule (all times listed are Pacific Time):

May 11 - 2-5 PM - Executive Committee
May 12 - 10 AM - 12 Noon - Board Meeting
May 12 - 1 - 5 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Meeting
May 12 - 6-7:30 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Reception
May 15 - 12:30 - 4:00 PM - Board Meeting

Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities information coming soon. 

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News

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    September 19, 2025

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    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.
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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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    August 13, 2025

    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.