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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- Get free online access to each edition of the Report of the Economic Survey on all of your devices.
- While the online edition of the Report is available to members at no cost as part of your member benefits, it is protected from copying, editing, and printing.
- Members can now purchase the Digital Copy as an unlocked, printable version that is available for instant download for $75. Once you purchase the digital copy, it will be available in your profile under "My Downloads".
- Members can also purchase a print copy of the Report for $75.
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Upcoming Events
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Up to 360 Minutes of CLE
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Join us for the 2026 Virtual Corporate Practice Institute!
Presented by the AIPLA Corporate Practice Committee
A two half-day online CLE program designed for corporate in-house counsel, including attorneys and patent agents.
The program covers a variety of topics related to intellectual property law, including attorney-client privilege, university technology transfer, trade secrets, data privacy, and working with in-house and product counsel.
The Corporate Practice Institute 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.
Program Agenda:
Tuesday, January 13
12:00 - 1:00 pm: In-House Ethical Challenges - In-house legal situations present unique and sometimes complicated ethical challenges. This talk will center around common situations that present conflicts of interest and ethical challenges in an in-house setting.
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1:30 - 2:30 pm: Working with Universities, including contracts and working with non-attorney managers -Leading corporations need access to unique technical expertise and resources found at universities for cutting-edge technology development. Patent counsel at leading institutions will discuss the legal aspects of university technology transfer mechanics, how to avoid common pitfalls that slow negotiations, and what companies can do to build lasting strategic partnerships.
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3:00 - 4:00 pm: Trade Secrets and Confidential Information - Contracting Best Practices in Research Collaborations - A businesses' most valuable IP can often comprise trade secrets, which can complicate research collaboration partnerships - what comprises trade secrets vs know-how, and which entity owns the new IP? This talk will discuss several scenarios involving partnerships with third parties that implicate trade secret issues and how to best contract with those issues in mind.
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Networking Online Breakout Groups
Tuesday, January 20
12:00 - 1:00 pm: Updates on Data Privacy Law & Best Practices - Data privacy has established itself as a crucial component of any organization's success. This talk will examine trends and best practices for data privacy from both internal and external facing viewpoints
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1:30 - 2:30 pm: IP Portfolio Partnerships - Balancing In-House and Outside Counsel Resources - Managing a growing and diverse patent portfolio benefits from outside counsel expertise, but company brass often want to keep costs down. This talk will discuss how to best allocate resources between in-house IP professionals and outside IP counsel in the pursuit of strong patent and trademark portfolios.
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3:00 - 4:00 pm: Diversity in Innovation - 2025 In Review - This talk will recap the major developments in diversity-related initiatives in 2025, examine significant diversity-related cases, and discuss the potential impact of diversity on innovation in 2026
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Networking - Online Breakout Groups
as of November 5, 2025 - subject to change
Registration Rates:
AIPLA Members
AIPLA Regular-Corporate Practitioner Member: $99
AIPLA Regular Member: $295
AIPLA Junior Member: $99
AIPLA Government Member: $99
AIPLA Student/Academic Member: $45
Non-Member Corporate Counsel: $495 (Online registration not available - Click Here to register as a non-member in-house counsel)
Non-Corporate Counsel - Non-Member: $725
Registration includes access to all sessions on-demand after the live event!
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