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

  • Washington DC web AIPLA Comments on the OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines

    August 27, 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.
  • Legislation (1) web Letter of Support - S. 2667 / H.R. 4930 - Customs Info Sharing Authority

    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.
  • TermDisc-Comments-March21-logo AIPLA Comments on the UPC Mediation and Arbitration Centre’s Draft Mediation Rules

    July 22, 2025

    Arlington, VA. July 21, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UPC Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) regarding its proposed Mediation Rules.
  • Senate web AIPLA Submits Letter to US Senate Judiciary Committee on Squires Nomination to the USPTO

    June 16, 2025

    Arlington, VA. June 11, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a letter in response to the nomination of John A. Squires as Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). In view of his impressive background, AIPLA believes Mr. Squires is fully capable of undertaking this important role and appreciates the Senate Judiciary Committee giving this nominee prompt consideration.
  • TermDisc-Comments-March21-logo AIPLA Comments on Draft NMPA Measures

    June 9, 2025

    Arlington, VA. May 17, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments in response to the National Medical Products Administration’s (NMPA) draft measures on the protection of drug trial data in China.