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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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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.