Committee Meetings & Events

All times listed are Pacific Time, unless otherwise noted

Committee Meetings & Networking Event

We have a number of Committee business meetings and networking events throughout the meeting.  We are currently working on the schedule and room locations.  As things are scheduled, we will include in the details below. Information coming soon!

Will Not Meet

  • Special Committee on IP Support Specialists - hosting a joint webinar with the National Docketing Association on May 20. REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026  | 7:45 - 8:45 am

  • New Lawyers Committee Business Meeting,Fountain, Lobby Level
  • Professional Programs, Crystal, Lobby Level
  • First-Time Attendee & New Member Orientation, French, Lobby Level- if this is your first AIPLA meeting or you are a new member, stop by to meet with other new attendees and hear from AIPLA leaders on tips and tricks for navigating an AIPLA Meeting.  This is a great way to inside insights on how to make the most of your time at AIPLA.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026  | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • AIPPI-US, International Room, Mezzanine Level
  • IP Practice in Asia Pacific, Fountain, Lobby Level
  • Patent Law Committee, Garden Room, Lobby Level
  • Trademark Treaties and International Law, Hunt Room, Mezzanine Level

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026  | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

  • Committee on the Profession: LIVE Speaker Showcase - Track 2 Room, Venetian, Lobby Level
  • International Trade Commission Meeting and Networking Reception, Pavillion Room, Lobby Level
  • PCT Issues, French Room, Lobby Level

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026  | 5:00 - 6:00 pm

  • IP Practice in Latin America, Crystal Room, Lobby Level
  • Legislation, Fountain Room, Lobby Level
  • Mentoring/Speed Networking, Sponsored by Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, Cirque Bar, Lobby Level

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Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7:45 - 8:45 am

  • Law Practice Management, International Room, Mezzanine Level
  • PTAB Trial, Hunt Room, Mezzanine Level

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Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm

  • IP Practice in China, Fountain Room, Lobby Level
  • IP Practice in Europe, International Room, Mezzanine Level
  • Patent-Relations with the USPTO, French Room, Lobby Level
  • Special Committee on Law Student Engagement, Garden Room, Lobby Level

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Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm

  • Biotechnology/Chem Practice/Food & Drug Networking Reception, Pavillion Room, Lobby Level
  • Emerging Technologies, French Room, Lobby Level

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    Concurrent Tracks & Committee Educational Sessions

    In addition to business meetings, networking events, and some of the tracks coordinated by committees, we will list additional educational programs below. Stay tuned for more information!

     

    Wednesday, May 13
     
    • 6:45 - 8:45 AM
      Corporate Practice Committee Breakfast Meeting (For Corporate In-House Practitioners Only)  -
      Topic: TBD
      LOCATION: Pavillion, Lobby Level - Sponsored by Klarquist

    • 3:15 - 4:00 PM
      Law Student Engagement Committee Special Program
      Pathways to Success: Exploring Careers in IP Law
      LOCATION: French Room, Lobby Level

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    Thursday, May 14

    • 6:45 - 8:45 AM
      Women in IP Law Committee Breakfast  -
      Negotiate for Yourself - Insights Into the Key Skill for Advancing in your Career
      Presenter: Gina Steele, President & CEO, Steele Leadership, Inc.
      Sponsored in part by: Foley Hoag, LLP; and Merchant & Gould, PC
      LOCATION: Crowne Room -        elevator from Lobby Level to the Crowne Room Level