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AIPLA 2026 Annual Meeting

October 29 to 31, 2026

Location

Westin Washington, DC, Downtown
999 9th Street, NW

Washington, DC, USA

To be held at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown

Executive Committee Meeting on Tuesday October 27, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 10 AM - 12 Noon and Saturday, October 31, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
Board/Committee Leadership Meeting, Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Board/Committee Leadership Networking Event, Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

General Programming and Social Events October 29 - 31.

Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect.  More information coming soon!

 

RESERVATION LINK:  To be provided

Group Room Rate: $332 plus applicable taxes (currently 15.95%).

Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM

Cancellation - 72 hours in advance

Cut off date for Room Reservations -- Monday, October 5, 2026.

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 Westin directly.

Sponsorship or exhibiting 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.