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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AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Range of Motion Products, LLC v. Armaid Company Inc.
April 20, 2026
Arlington, VA — April 17, 2026 — The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Range of Motion Products, LLC v. Armaid Company Inc., No. 23-2427, supporting rehearing and rehearing en banc. AIPLA urges the Court to restore clarity to design patent law by (1) reaffirming that Gorham v. White (1871) provides the sole governing test for infringement and forecloses any separate “plainly dissimilar” threshold, and (2) confirming that claim construction may not be used to exclude any visual portions of the overall claimed design. -
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. -
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.
