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2027 Global IP and Trade Summit

January 27 to 29, 2027

Location

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive

Ft. Myers, Florida, United States

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Registration

Fee: TBD

Save the date! January 27-29, 2027!

Navigating the Crossroads between Global Trade and Intellectual Property

Global commerce is reshaping how intellectual property is created, enforced, and valued. Join us for an essential deep dive into the complex intersection of trade, IP, privacy, export controls, and anti-counterfeiting—topics often overlooked in professional forums.

This essential program brings together international practitioners, government agencies, and academic experts to explore how trade regulations and privacy laws intersect with IP strategy, creating both challenges and opportunities. Learn how tariffs, export restrictions, and evolving trade agreements can transform enforcement strategies overnight, while cross-border data regulations and counterfeit markets challenge traditional protections.

Whether you're in-house counsel managing cross-border portfolios or outside counsel advising multinational clients, you'll gain actionable insights to turn trade-related risks into strategic advantages. Walk away equipped to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence and adapt your legal strategies to the realities of today's global marketplace.



Venue:  Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort 

Room Rate:  $289 per night plus $15 Resort Fee and applicable taxes.

Please note at time of reservation, Resort Fee will appear as $35 but will be discounted upon check-in.  Self-parking is $25 per day, but is also waived so will be handled onsite at check-in.

Reservation cut-off date - TUESDAY, January 5, 2027.  The Group Rate and Resort Fee and Parking Discounts will not be available after that date, so be sure to book your rooms early! 

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-767-777 or by using the following RESERVATION LINK

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 hotel directly.

Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities information coming soon. 

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  • TermDisc-Comments-March21-logo AIPLA Comments on CNIPA Draft Measures for Prioritized Patent Examination

    April 1, 2026

    Arlington, VA. March 30, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) regarding the Draft Measures for the Administration of Prioritized Examination of Patents.
  • AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc

    March 31, 2026

    Arlington, VA. March 27, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., No. 24-889. AIPLA urges the Court to affirm the Federal Circuit’s application of the established Iqbal/Twombly pleading standard and inducement law in reviewing Hikma’s motion to dismiss Amarin’s claim that Hikma’s conduct, in combination with its “skinny label,” induced infringement of Amarin’s patented treatment methods.
  • Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

    March 25, 2026

    On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment. The majority opinion limits contributory liability to situations where a party intended that its service be used for infringement, either by affirmatively inducing infringement or by selling a service tailored to infringement. A concurring opinion by Justice Sotomayor argues that the material contribution test should be retained, and that other forms of secondary liability can be found, which is consistent with the position asserted by AIPLA in its amicus brief filed on September 5, 2025. To read the opinion of the Court, please click here.
  • Writing AIPLA Comments on the Draft Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China

    March 23, 2026

    Arlington, VA. February 9, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress regarding the latest Draft Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China. AIPLA recognized the NPC’s efforts to streamline trademark procedures, strengthen protection, and address abusive and bad-faith filing practices.
  • AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in USAA v. PNC Bank

    March 3, 2026

    Arlington, VA. March 2, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in USAA v. PNC Bank, N.A., No. 25-853, in support of USAA’s petition for certiorari, urging the Court to provide much-needed guidance to address the unpredictable and overly broad application of the judicial exceptions to patent-eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101, particularly the “abstract idea” exception.