IIPLA 2026 USA is the 30th edition of the International Intellectual Property Law Association’s flagship USA conference, taking place on September 21–22, 2026. The event will bring together leading IP lawyers, corporate counsel, innovators, law firms, and business leaders to discuss global IP trends, patent strategy, trademark protection, licensing, litigat…
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A hybrid IIPLA event with both on-ground and online participation.
The inaugural scalable program structure for recognitions, nominations, and featured honorees.
Featured Courses
Professional learning tracks, practical IP training, and instructor-led programs now live inside IIPLA.
Master patent valuation, monetization, licensing negotiation, damages analysis, and the Patent Valuation Gauntlet through IIPLA's consolidated CPVA certification course.
A practice-first program covering clearance, filing, objections, and portfolio governance across key markets.
A practical course on commercialization readiness, licensing structures, and university-industry execution.
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Ji-Yeon Han, Executive Director and Head of the IP Team at Hanmi Science, was recognized by the Korean Patent Attorneys Association with a commendation from the Commissioner of Intellectual Property. The award highlights her significant contributions to intellectual property strategy, rights acquisition, and internati…
The U.S. Treasury Department is probing whether Chinese open-source AI models have unlawfully used intellectual property from American companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that while open-source AI is supported, IP infringement will not be tolerated, warning of potential sanctions if theft is confirm…
Haakon Lien, a second-year law student at the University of St. Thomas, is expanding his legal expertise through a summer externship focused on intellectual property law. Paired with patent attorney and alumnus Scott Pederson, Lien is assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses with patent-related legal services, gai…
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