Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Highlight your brand at the premier intellectual property law events in the industry. Find out more about being an event sponsor.
AIPLA offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organization's products and
Consider advertising or becoming a sponsor for any (or all) of our three annual stated meetings (Mid-Winter Institute, Spring Meeting and Annual Meeting), or take advantage of other opportunities to reach our constituents through advertising in AIPLA's Quarterly Journal, eBulletin, Notes + News e-newsletter, and/or on our website.
Reach AIPLA’s members with these options:
Market your organization's products and services during any, or all, of our three yearly meetings: The Mid-Winter Institute, Spring Meeting, and Annual Meeting. Options include advertising in the Convention Daily newspaper (distributed to all meeting attendees onsite), AIPLA's printed Program Preview (mailed to prospective attendees), or Final Program (distributed to all meeting attendees onsite). You may also increase your organization's visibility through any of our diverse sponsorship opportunities. AIPLA offers sponsorship levels compatible
For rates, availability, or additional details, please contact:
Click here for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at our 2022 Mid-Winter Institute Event.
For additional information please contact: aipla@aipla.org
Upcoming Events
Location
Ft. Myers, Florida, United States
Contact
Registration
Save the date! January 27-29, 2027!
Global commerce is reshaping how intellectual property is created, enforced, and valued. Join us for an essential deep dive into the complex intersection of trade, IP, privacy, export controls, and anti-counterfeiting—topics often overlooked in professional forums.
This essential program brings together international practitioners, government agencies, and academic experts to explore how trade regulations and privacy laws intersect with IP strategy, creating both challenges and opportunities. Learn how tariffs, export restrictions, and evolving trade agreements can transform enforcement strategies overnight, while cross-border data regulations and counterfeit markets challenge traditional protections.
Whether you're in-house counsel managing cross-border portfolios or outside counsel advising multinational clients, you'll gain actionable insights to turn trade-related risks into strategic advantages. Walk away equipped to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence and adapt your legal strategies to the realities of today's global marketplace.
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1 - Wednesday, January 27
7:30am - Registration and Breakfast
8:30am - Welcome and Introductions of the Program Agenda and Fact Pattern
8:45am - Fact Pattern (Interactive Session) & Session on Legal Due Diligence and Navigating Global IP Transactions
11:00am - COFFEE BREAK
11:30am - How to Structure the Deal; Considerations of Global Trade in Drafting (Licensing/Royalties/Contingency Clause
1:00pm - Networking Luncheon - tickets required
2:00pm - Deal Structuring- Regulatory Aspects, Patent, Trademark, and Copyright issues; Strategic Market Considerations; and Cross-Border Data Flows and Privacy Compliance
3:30pm - FREE TIME - Water Sports, Picklelball Tournament
6:00pm - Networking Reception - open to all
Day 2 - Thursday, January 28
7:30am - Registration and Breakfast
8:30am - Global "Productization" and Brand Strategy: Aligning IP, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Trade Compliance
10:00am - COFFEE BREAK
10:30am - Strategic Enforcement Mapping and IP Rights Enforcement Across Borders- Part 1 - Interactive Session
12:45pm - COFFEE BREAK and Networking Luncheon - tickets required
2:00pm - IP Rights Enforcement - Part 2 - Balancing Privacy Rights with IP Enforcement Actions; Anticounterfeiting; USTR; Cross-Border Regulations; and Trade Policy and Sanctions
3:30pm - FREE TIME - Water Sports, Pickleball Tournament
6:00pm - FREE NIGHT, Possible Boat Cruise (tickets required)
9:30pm - Wind Down Dessert Event - open to all
Day 3 - Friday, January 29
7:30am - Registration and Breakfast
8:30am - The Breakup - Interactive Session - Patent Infringement; Litigation v. Arbitration; Section 301 Investigations; Managing IP Portfolio Disputes; Trade Secret Issues
10:00am - COFFEE BREAK
10:30am - Ethical Considerations in International Trade
12:00pm - Closing remarks and Conference adjourns
Leadership Meetings Schedule
Tuesday, January 26 - 9:00 - 11:00 am - AIPLA Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 26 - 12:00 - 2:00 pm - AIPLA Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, January 26 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm - AIPLA Board/Committee Leadership Meeting - tentative
Tuesday, January 26 - 6:00-7:30 pm - AIPLA Leadership Reception - tentative
Friday, January 29 - 12:30 - 4:00 pm - AIPLA Board of Directors Meeting
Hotel Information
Venue: Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort
Room Rate: $289 per night plus $15 Resort Fee and applicable taxes.
Please note at time of reservation, Resort Fee will appear as $35 but will be discounted upon check-in. Self-parking is $25 per day, but is also waived so will be handled onsite at check-in.
Reservation cut-off date - TUESDAY, January 5, 2027. The Group Rate and Resort Fee and Parking Discounts will not be available after that date, so be sure to book your rooms early!
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-767-777 or by using the following RESERVATION LINK
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 hotel directly.
An unforgettable getaway to Sanibel Island awaits at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa. The resort near Naples, FL, is your launchpad into the exciting attractions of the Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Water sports and outdoor activities are abundant near our hotel, including nature trails, bike and kayak rentals, along with the natural beauty on display at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach. For a shopping excursion, Times Square and Bell Tower Shops offer an eclectic range, while the Lee County Sports Complex is your go-to destination for events and games. Located near the Sanibel Causeway, adventure is easily within reach when you stay at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa.
Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities information coming soon.