Report of the Economic Survey
A definitive exploration of the professional characteristics of intellectual property attorneys and patent agents. Conducted every other year, the survey examines the economic aspects of intellectual property law practice, including individual billing rates and typical charges for representative IP law services.
The Economic Survey is one of the premier and most sought-after publications of the Association. The Economic Survey’s results are often cited in judicial opinions, analyzed by research firms, and used by law firms alike.
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Upcoming Events
Location
Washington, DC
Registration
Join AIPLA and partner organizations on April 30 in Washington, DC, for a special three-hour program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2025. This annual international event is an opportunity to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The theme of this year’s celebration is “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP.”
Event location coordinated with the support of Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
Location: US Capitol Building, Visitor's Center, SVC 208-09, Washington, DC 20001
4:00 - Welcome remarks - Vince Garlock, Executive Director, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
- The Honorable Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
- The Honorable Deborah Ross (D-NC), Member, House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
- Hon. Coke M. Stewart, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- Hon. Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights, U.S. Copyright Office
Introduction of Congressional Speakers - Samantha Aguayo, Deputy Executive Director, Intellectual Property Owners Association and Jenny Simmons, Associate Senior Director, Government Affairs, International Trademark Association (INTA)
4:15-5:15 PM: The intersection of Music and IP - Introduction by Jaci McDole, Senior Director of Copyright and Creativity at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Dave Pomeroy - AFM International Vice President. President of the
Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257, and musician
extraordinaire.
- Xenia Manning, Director of Global Music Policy, Spotify
- John Cheek, VP, Intellectual Property & Legal Operations, and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Tenneco, Inc.
5:15-5:30 PM: Additional Perspectives on the Intersection of Music and IP - How the IP Legal Community Supports Creators and Innovators: Susan McGahan, Chair, American Bar Association IP Law Section, Moderator
- Agency update – US Copyright Office Initiatives – Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education
- Agency updates – USPTO Initiatives – Poster Program – Thomas (Skip) Mark, Director, Global Intellectual Property Academy, Office of Policy and International Affairs (to be confirmed)
5:35-5:40 PM: Closing Remarks – The Honorable Paul R. Michel, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Retired) - US IP Alliance.
5:40 – 7:00 PM: Exhibits and Reception
Many thanks to our partner organizations!
For more information about the World IP Organization's World IP Day efforts, visit their website here.
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