AIPLA 2026 Annual Meeting
October 29 to 31, 2026
Location
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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                     Letter in Support - S. 1546 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act Letter in Support - S. 1546 - Patent Eligibility Restoration ActOctober 8, 2025 Arlington, VA. October 8, 2025 - The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a letter in support for S. 1546, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act.
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                     AIPLA Comments on the UK IPO’s Standards Essential Patents Consultation AIPLA Comments on the UK IPO’s Standards Essential Patents ConsultationOctober 7, 2025 Arlington, VA. October 7, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) regarding its Standards Essential Patents (SEP) Consultation published in July 2025. AIPLA expressed support for the UK IPO’s goal of improving predictability and efficiency in SEP licensing but emphasized the need for a balanced approach that protects both SEP holders and implementers.
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                    .png?sfvrsn=9d645e3f_0) US Senate Confirms John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office US Senate Confirms John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark OfficeSeptember 18, 2025 On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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                     AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music EntertainmentSeptember 5, 2025 Arlington, VA. September 5, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) AIPLA filed an amicus brief in support of neither party in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment, Supreme Court Case No. 24-171.
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                     AIPLA Comments on the OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines AIPLA Comments on the OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary GuidelinesAugust 25, 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.
