American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting 2024 took place from October 24-26 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre, National Harbor, Maryland. Key sessions focused on ethical AI use, online counterfeiting enforcement, patent litigation, and copyright implications in AI. Notable keynote speakers included The Honourable Shira Perlmutter (Register of Copyrights), The Honourable Kathi Vidal (USPTO Director), and Dr. Bryant, Robert (National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee). AIPLA recognised exceptional contributions with awards like:
Excellence Award: Shira Perlmutter
Diversity Champion: Jason Murata
Committee of the Year: GRTK Task Force
Mentor of the Year: Michael B. Stewart – Patent Attorney / IP Specialist
A highlight was the Mentor-Mentee Program, fostering connections through pairings, mentoring clusters, and law student support for professional growth.
The focus on Women in IP featured emphasising diversity, women’s contributions, and strategies for advancing their leadership in IP law.
We look forward to the AIPLA Annual Meeting 2025, set for October 30-November 1 at The Westin, Washington, DC.