2027 Spring Meeting - Denver, CO
May 6 to 8, 2027
Registration
Save the date! May 6-8
The 2027 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
RESERVATION LINK: To be provided
Hotel phone: 1-(303) 436-1234
HOTEL WEBSITE (not a reservation link)
Single/Double Room Rate: $259 plus applicable taxes (currently 15.75%) per night.
Reservation Cut-off - Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
Cancellation deadline - 72 hours prior to arrival.
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 Hyatt Regency Denver directly.
Tentative Leadership event schedule (times noted are Mountain Time):
May 4 - 2-5 PM - Executive Committee
May 5 - 10 AM - 12 Noon - Board Meeting
May 5 - 1 - 5 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Meeting
May 5 - 6-7:30 PM - Board and Committee Leadership Reception
May 8 - 12:30 - 4:00 PM - Board Meeting
Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities information coming soon.
News
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US Senate Confirms John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
September 19, 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. -
AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment
September 10, 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. -
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. -
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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. -
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.