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FREE for AIPLA Members! You graduated from law school and landed a job at a law firm. Congratulations! What now? What does it mean to work in a law firm? What is expected of you? Join us as a panel of partners share what new associates need to know but weren’t taught in law school. Learn how law firms are structured, who the players are, and how teams are formed. They will also provide practical tips and the skills needed to become the go-to associate who partners will trust with their clients’ matters.

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 . 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.