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 29 in Washington, DC, to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2026. 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 Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.”
Event location coordinated with the support of Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA)
PROGRAM
*subject to change
4:00-4:15 PM: Welcome and introductions. Vince Garlock, AIPLA Executive Director
- Introduction of Congressional Speakers - Samantha Grover, Deputy Executive Director, Intellectual Property Owners Association and Jenny Simmons, Senior Director, Government Affairs, International Trademark Association (INTA)
- The Honorable Adam Schiff (D-CA), Member, Senate Judiciary Committee - Invited
- The Honorable Chris Coons (D-DE), Member, Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property -Invited
- The Honorable Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property – Invited
- Shira Perlmutter, U.S. Copyright Office
- Dan Vavonese, Acting Commissioner of Trademarks, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
4:15-5:15 PM: IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate! - Introductions by Jaci McDole, Senior Director of Copyright and Creativity at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Shawn Springs, Founder & CEO of Windpact, Inc., Former professional NFL cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, and New England Patriots
- Ellen Zavian, General Counsel, USA Football, Professor, George Washington University School of Law - invited
5:15-5:30 PM: Updates from US Agencies and Stakeholder Groups
- US Copyright Office Initiatives – Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education
- USPTO Initiatives –Thomas (Skip) Mark, Director, Global Intellectual Property Academy, Office of Policy and International Affairs - Invited
5:35-5:40 PM: Closing Remarks –Mike Waring, Association of University Technology Managers, representing the US IP Alliance.
5:40 – 6:30 PM: Exhibits and Reception
The event is coordinated with the USPTO and the US Copyright Office, and many thanks to the sponsors and supporting organizations:
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), International Trademark Association (INTA), The American Bar Association's Section on Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL), the US IP Alliance, the Global IP Alliance, the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), the Licensing Executives Society International, and the National Academy of Inventors
This event is free and meets the requirements of a widely attended event under Congressional Ethics Rules.
This event is open to members of the press.
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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