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Intellectual Property Law 101: Your Gateway to a High-Impact Legal Career

August 13, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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A Free Webinar for Rising 1L & 2L Law Students

Are you looking for a legal career that sits at the cutting edge of technology, business, and creativity? Whether you are already set on intellectual property (IP) or just curious about what the field entails, this program is designed for you.

Join AIPLA for a dynamic, free introduction to one of the legal profession’s most rapidly evolving and financially rewarding practice areas.

Why Attend?

Demystify the Practice: Gain a foundational understanding of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets—and how they operate in the real world.

Map Your Career Path: Explore the many different careers in IP and discover the unique role each plays in the broader IP ecosystem.

Build Your Network Early: Learn how to connect directly with the AIPLA student community and established mentors who can help open doors throughout your law school journey.

The choices you make in your first and second years shape your professional trajectory. Don't wait to start building your edge.

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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.
  • USPTOHouseLetter-12-1-21-logo 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.
  • USPTO 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.
  • TermDisc-Comments-March21-logo 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.