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Join distinguished speakers Matt Castle from OpenAI and Chelsea Handler from Google AI, with Mark Schenkel of Sullivan & Cromwell as moderator, for an engaging session tailored to IP professionals seeking insight into the transformative impact of generative AI on the law and legal practice. Delve into the complexities surrounding the copyrightability of AI-generated works and stay updated on proposed legislation and other legal developments. The webinar will also provide practical insights into evolving market trends, strategies for negotiating AI-related contracts, and guidance on effectively leveraging generative AI tools in legal practice.

Join AIPLA and partner organizations on May 1 in Washington, DC, for a special three-hour program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2024. This annual international event is an opportunity to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The theme of this year’s celebration is “IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future With Innovation and Creativity.”

Join us for an in-person or virtual day of lively and thought-provoking discussion about various aspects of design patents, hosted at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Get insights from USPTO design managers, design patent practitioners, and industrial designers. No CLE credit is offered for attendance.

This advanced course is designed for patent attorneys and patent agents actively practicing in the chemical and related arts and will be presented from both prosecution and litigation perspectives and equips practitioners to prepare and prosecute patent applications, withstand challenges from PTAB and district courts, including such hot button issues as advanced claim drafting, claim construction, written description, enablement, and legislative proposals. Attendees will be armed with strategies and best practices to maximize the scope of patent protection while minimizing challenges to the validity and enforceability of the patents. The program also offers information that will assist in client counseling and making strategic portfolio and business decisions.

Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon! The 2024 Spring meeting will take place in downtown Austin, at the Hilton Austin. Leadership Meetings on Wednesday, May 15. Programming scheduled May 16-18.