Intellectual Property Law 101: Your Gateway to a High-Impact Legal Career
August 13, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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 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 clear, foundational understanding of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets—and how they operate in the real world.
Map Your Career Path: Hear firsthand about what day-to-day life looks like for IP practitioners in boutique firms, global practices, and in-house corporate legal departments.
Ace Your Fall Interviews: Walk away with the vocabulary, industry context, and strategic insights you need to stand out to employers and land your first law clerk or summer associate position.
Build Your Network Early: 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 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. -
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. -
AIPLA Submits Comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization Riyadh Design Law Treaty
June 24, 2026
Alexandria, VA. June 11, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments on the World Intellectual Property Organization Riyadh Design Law Treaty. -
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AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Arbutus Biopharma Corp. v. Moderna, Inc.
June 22, 2026
Arlington, VA. June 5, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief in Arbutus Biopharma Corp. v. Modernatx, Inc. -
Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc.
June 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc. While the Court reaffirmed existing law on pleading standards, it reversed the Federal Circuit’s decision that had focused on how relevant statements could be understood by medical providers as instructions to infringe. The amicus brief filed by AIPLA on March 27, 2026, advocated for affirmance and cautioned the Court not to change the patent infringement pleading standard or adopt any categorical exemption from inducement for a particular industry.