American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

06/05/2026

📖 Now available: INNOVATE Volume 20.

Explore the latest issue of AIPLA's magazine featuring insights and perspectives on the developments, trends, and issues shaping the intellectual property landscape.

From emerging technologies and policy developments to practical considerations for IP professionals, INNOVATE brings together thought leadership from across the IP community.

👉 Read Volume 20: https://www.aipla.org/innovate

INNOVATE is the online magazine by and for AIPLA members from IP law students all the way through retired practitioners. Designed as an online publication, INNOVATE features magazine-like articles on a wide variety of topics in IP law.

06/04/2026

⚖️ How are recent Federal Circuit decisions shaping design patent practice?

Join AIPLA on June 25 for a discussion of key developments in design patent law and their practical implications for prosecution, enforcement, and litigation.

Featuring Deirdre Wells, James Aquilina, Dunstan Barnes, and Rich Stockton.

💡 Free for AIPLA members not requesting CLE credit.

👉 Register: https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2026/06/25/default-calendar/aipla-cle-webinar--design-patent-law-in-review

06/02/2026

Looking to grow your network in the IP community?

AIPLA brings together practitioners, in-house counsel, government professionals, academics, and students through timely CLE programming, conferences, networking events, advocacy efforts, leadership opportunities, and more.

Whether you’re building your practice, expanding your connections, or staying current on developments in IP law, there’s a place for you in the AIPLA community.

And this June, new members receive 13 months of membership for the price of 12.

➡️ Learn more and join: https://lnkd.in/e9fZEdg

06/02/2026

📰 The Spring Meeting eBulletin is now available!

Relive the highlights from with key session recaps, a message from AIPLA President Salvatore Anastasi, attendee perspectives, event photos, and more.

From AI and emerging technologies to policy, litigation, and patent practice, explore the conversations and insights that shaped this year's Spring Meeting in San Francisco.

👉 Read the eBulletin: https://www.aipla.org/detail/journal-issue/2026-spring-meeting

06/01/2026

💻 The 2026 Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit is just around the corner!

Join leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and academics in Chicago on June 10 for a one-day program exploring USPTO priorities, semiconductor innovation, autonomous systems, AI, patent strategy, recent case law developments, and more.

📍 DoubleTree Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile

📅 June 10, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and connect with colleagues from across the IP community.

👉 Register today: https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2026/06/10/default-calendar/electronic-and-computer-patent-law-summit

05/29/2026

📣 Nominations Deadline Closing Soon: Jan Jancin & Past President’s Awards! 🏆

Celebrate the next generation of IP leaders! These prestigious awards recognize law students who’ve excelled in:

✨ IP coursework

📝 Publications

💼 Work experience

🎓 Organization leadership

🏫 ABA-accredited law schools may nominate standout 2Ls or 3Ls.

🗓 Deadline: May 31, 2026

➡️ View full criteria & submit: https://www.aipla.org/resources/programs-awards/jan-jancin-competition

The IP Law Foundation, the Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA-IPL), and AIPLA invite institutions to nominate a law student who has excelled in the study of intellectual property law for the Jan Jancin Award and the AIPLA Past President's Award.  The Jan Jancin A...

05/27/2026

📐 Stay up to date on the latest developments shaping design patent law.

Join AIPLA on June 25 for a CLE webinar examining recent Federal Circuit decisions impacting design patent prosecution, enforcement, and litigation strategy.

Featuring:

• Deirdre Wells, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
• James Aquilina, Quarles & Brady LLP
• Dunstan Barnes, MBHB
• Rich Stockton, Banner Witcoff

💡 Free for AIPLA members not requesting CLE credit.

👉 Register here: https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2026/06/25/default-calendar/aipla-cle-webinar--design-patent-law-in-review

05/26/2026

📰 The latest edition of Notes + News is now available in your inbox!

Catch up on recent AIPLA activities, upcoming programs, advocacy updates, committee news, and more from across the AIPLA community.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, AIPLA honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage, service, and sacrifice.

05/20/2026

💻 Join AIPLA in Chicago for the 2026 Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit on June 10!

This year’s program will explore AI, patent prosecution, litigation, autonomous systems, semiconductor policy, and other emerging issues shaping electronic and computer patent law.

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile

🏨 Group rate: $289/night + tax

⏰ Hotel cutoff date: May 25

👉 Register and reserve your room: https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2026/06/10/default-calendar/electronic-and-computer-patent-law-summit