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We hold a variety of events and webinars to educate IP law practitioners. From the Annual Meeting to our Trade Secret Law Summit and Women in IP Law Global Networking Event, the American Intellectual Property Law Association works year-round to grow and shape the future of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.
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Upcoming AIPLA Events
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2026 AIPLA Virtual Corporate Practice Institute
January 13 to 20, 2026 | Up to 360 Minutes of CLE
The Corporate Practice Institute is not a bootcamp. This program provides in-depth insight for in-house corporate counsel and agents to learn about wide ranging legal issues affecting their practice from experienced practitioners. It is designed for experienced in-house attorneys and new in-house attorneys learning to manage new corporate environments and challenges not taught in law schools or private practice. The Institute also helps private practice attorneys, especially associates, prepare for potential in-house career moves. The program also provides valuable networking opportunities to connect with each other and learn from each other's experiences. This online, CLE-program spans two half-days, from Noon – 5:00 pm Eastern and includes 3 one-hour education sessions and a networking session each day. -
2026 IP Transactions Bootcamp
February 12, 2026
This in-person-only bootcamp is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for professionals working in intellectual property transactions. The day features a comprehensive agenda including: Panels and CLE Sessions: Learn about Working with Tech Transfer Offices, Strategies for successful collaborations between nonprofits and industry, and Protecting and monetizing an AI asset. Drafting and Negotiating Tips: Get practical advice on drafting and negotiating strategic collaboration and license agreements. Hands-on Workshop: Participate in a Mock licensing negotiation to put your skills to the test. Networking: Conclude the day with a dedicated Networking reception. Registration Coming Soon! -
2026 Trade Secret Summit
March 26 to 27, 2026
The AIPLA Trade Secret Summit is the leading trade secret conference in the nation, with speakers from across the spectrum of private practitioners, in-house counsel, government, and academia, as well as fantastic networking opportunities. CLE credits will be available. -
2026 Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA
May 13 to 15, 2026
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! -
AIPLA 2026 Annual Meeting
October 29 to 31, 2026
Join us as we bring IP professionals together to learn and connect. More information coming soon! The 2026 Annual meeting will take place at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown. Leadership Meetings on Wednesday, October 28. Programming scheduled October 29 - 31. -
2027 Spring Meeting - Denver, CO
May 6 to 8, 2027
We’re excited to welcome you to the 2027 AIPLA Spring Meeting, where innovation, technology, and intellectual property come together to shape the future. Denver is ready for your ideas, energy, and passion for IP!
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IP Event Calendar
2025
DECEMBER
- December 3-4: U.S. Bar – EPO Liaison Council, Munich, Germany
- December 1-5: WIPO- Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (47th Session), Geneva, Switzerland
- December 16: IPOEF Awards Dinner, Washington, DC
2026
JANUARY
- January 13 & 20: AIPLA Corporate Practice Institute, Virtual
- January 25-28: ACPC Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL
- January 24-26: Copyright Society Midwinter, Palm Springs, CA
- January 25-28: ACPC Winter Meeting, Orlando, FL
FEBRUARY
- February 4-9: ABA Mid-Year Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- February 5-6: AIPPI Mid-Term Meeting, Marrakech, Morocco
- February 8-11: AUTM Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
- February 8-13: AIPLA MENA Subcommittee Delegation Trip, Dubai, UAE
- February 12: IP Transactions Bootcamp, Seattle, WA
- February 12-13: WIPO - Extraordinary Session of the Coordination Committee to nominate candidate for appointment to the post of Director General, Geneva, Switzerland
- February 15-17: Leahy Institute/Naples Roundtable, Naples, FL
MARCH
- March 4-6: AIPLA Patent Prosecution Boot Camp, Arlington, VA
- March 14-13: WIPO - Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (52nd session), Geneva, Switzerland
- March 16-20: AIPLA IP Practice in the Asia Pacific Delegation Trip, Taiwan & India
- March 18-20: PTAB Bar Association Annual, Washington, DC
- March 18-19: CITMA Spring Conference, London, UK
- March 23-27: AIPLA IP Practice in Europe Delegation Trip, London, Paris, and Hague
- March 26-27: AIPLA Trade Secret Summit, California
- March 27: NYIPLA 104th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary, New York, NY
APRIL
- April 13-17: AIPLA IP Practice in Japan Delegation Trip, Tokyo, Japan
- April 15-17: AIPLA Giles Rich Moot Court Finals, Washington, DC
- April 16: AIPLA's Women in IP Law Committee's Global Networking Event
- April 15-16: ABA-IPL Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
- April 19-25: FICPI Executive Committee, Istanbul, Turkey
- April 26: World IP Day
- April 26-29: LESI Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland
- April 28-30: IACC Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
- April TBD: AIPLA Women in IP Global Networking Event
- April TBD: AIPLA IP Support Specialists Conference
MAY
- May 2-6: INTA Annual Meeting, London, England
- May 7: NIHF Induction Ceremony, Washington, DC
- May 11-12: AIPLA Advanced Chemical Practice Institute, San Francisco, CA
- May 13-15: AIPLA Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA
- May 18-22: WIPO - Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (48th session), Geneva, Switzerland
JUNE
- June 10-12: IP5 Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
- June 14-16: Copyright Society USA Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY
- June 17-20: ECTA Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland
- June 21-24: ACPC Summer Meeting, Denver, CO
JULY
- July 7-15: WIPO - Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO (67th Series), Geneva, Switzerland and Hybrid
- July 22-24: NAPP Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
- July 29-August 4: ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
AUGUST
- August 16-18: ABPI 46th World Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
SEPTEMBER
- September 16-18: FICPI 23rd Open Forum, Budapest, Hungary
- September 27-29: IPO Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada
- September 30- October 3: GRUR Annual Meeting, Hamburg, Germany
OCTOBER
- October 7-10: AIPPI Congress, Hamburg, Germany
- October 18-21: LES US/Canada Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
- October 19-21: Copyright Society International Conference, Dublin, Ireland
- October 20-21: Trilateral Office Heads Meeting with Industry, Vienna, Austria
- October 29 - 31: AIPLA Annual Meeting 2026, Westin Washington, DC, Downtown
NOVEMBER
- November 2-6: WIPO - Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (38th session), Geneva, Switzerland
- November 17-20: INTA Leadership Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
- November 30- December 4: WIPO - Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (49th session), Geneva, Switzerland