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Expand your expertise in USPTO processes for obtaining retroactive foreign filing licenses in the U.S. Also, learn about strategies to navigate the complex international laws surrounding foreign filing licenses and how to avoid needing a retroactive license. Discover how to effectively manage foreign filing licenses and learn from real-world examples of approaches that ensure compliance across jurisdictions. We will also walk through approaches to obtaining retroactive foreign filing licenses and navigating the numerous requirements of the USPTO.

The Pre-Meeting is open to all and is a great event for networking with colleagues from Japan and other countries. Presentations will be provided by the speakers from AIPLA, the Japan Patent Attorney Association (JPAA), and possibly from the International Association for the Protection of the Intellectual Property in Japan (AIPPI-J), Japan Trademark Association (JTA) and Japan Patent Office (JPO) on a range of topics

Design Rights Summit: Its more than just design patents . Save-The-Date! Registration opens soon. Get insights from leading practitioners from around the world on the latest developments in copyright, trade dress and design patents. In this online age, protecting the appearance of products has never been more important. This program is presented as a pre-meeting to the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting. Discounted pricing will be available for those also attending the Annual.

Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon! The 2025 Annual meeting will take place at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown. Leadership Meetings on Wednesday, October 29. Programming scheduled October 30 - November 1.

We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 AIPLA Spring Meeting, where innovation, technology, and intellectual property come together to shape the future. San Francisco is ready for your ideas, energy, and passion for IP!