Global Network of National IP Practitioner Associations Annual Summit 2026

October 6, 2026 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Neuer Jungfernstieg 9 - 14

Hamburg, Germany

Contact

Giovanna Regina Schettini

Registration

Fee: $200 in person; $50 online
Registration closes October 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM

 

The GNIPA International Intellectual Property SUMMIT 2026 will convene distinguished speakers, representatives of international organizations, IP offices, practitioners, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of intellectual property. 

Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Intellectual Property: Global Perspectives, Innovation and International Cooperation," the conference will explore emerging challenges and opportunities in the global IP system, promoting dialogue on regulation, international cooperation, innovation, technology transfer, and best practices.

Designed as a high-level international forum, the event will provide exceptional opportunities for knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking among participants from around the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg for a day of insightful discussions and meaningful international connections.

 

 

Shaping the Future of Intellectual Property: Global Perspectives, Innovation and International Cooperation

 

Schedule

09:00 – 09:15 - Registration

09:15 – 09:25 - Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks by GNIPA President Luiz Edgard Montaury Pimenta

 09:25 – 10:05 - Regulation of IP Attorneys and Patent & Trademark Agents

Nathaniel Lipkus, (IPIC) Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
Claire Gregg, 
IPTA ( Institute of Patent and Trademark Attorneys of Australia) 

10:05 – 10:45 - Global Assignment

Young-Woo Yun, (WIPO) World Intellectual Property Organization
John Osha, 
AIPLA ( American Intellectual Property Association)
Speaker to be confirmed, 
EPO ( European Patent Office) 

10:45 – 11:15 - Coffee Break & Networking

11:15 – 11:55 - Recent IP Developments in China

Speaker to be announced, (CITMA / China) 

11:55 – 12:35 - Recent IP Developments in South America

Juan Cuesta, (ACPI) Colombian IP Association 

12:35 – 14:00 - Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:40 - Patent Law Harmonisation

 (Speaker to be announced), FICPI, EPO & KINPA

14:40 – 15:20 - Artificial Intelligence and IP

Kay Konishi, JPAA (Japan Patent Attorneys Association)
Daniel Chew, 
CIPA (The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys) 

15:20 – 16:00 - Panel Discussion / Q&A

Future Challenges for the Global IP Profession (all speakers)

16:00 – 17:00 - Networking Reception

Registration

In person - $200 - includes access to all conference sessions; conference materials; coffee breaks; networking lunch; and networking reception.

Online - $50 - includes live online access to all conference sessions

 

 

 

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