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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IP Organizations Urge Congress to Extend USPTO Fee-Setting Authority and Restore Advisory Committee Operations
September 28, 2026
Alexandria, VA. September 28, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), and International Trademark Association (INTA) urge the Senate IP Subcommittee to support an extension of the USPTO's fee-setting authority under Section 10 of the America Invents Act and to ensure vacancies on the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees are filled promptly. -
AIPLA Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in RiseandShine v. PepsiCo
September 18, 2026
Alexandria, VA. September 15, 2026 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus brief in RiseandShine Corp. v. PepsiCo, Inc., a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. -
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. -
AIPLA Comments on Ex Parte Reexamination Requirements
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.
