IIPLA 2026 USA

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Join the 30th IIPLA Conference on September 21–22, 2026 in Palo Alto, California.

September 21–22, 2026
Palo Alto, California
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IIPLA 2026 USA event
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IIPLA 2026 USA

Hilton Garden Inn, Palo Alto • Palo Alto • US

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…

Sep 21, 2026
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IIPLA 2027 Dubai event
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IIPLA 2027 Dubai

Location to be announced

A hybrid IIPLA event with both on-ground and online participation.

Jan 18, 2027
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IP Excellence Awards 2027 Dubai event
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IP Excellence Awards 2027 Dubai

Dubai • Dubai • AE

The inaugural scalable program structure for recognitions, nominations, and featured honorees.

Jan 18, 20270 registered
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Professional learning

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Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA) course
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Certified Patent Valuation Analyst (CPVA)

Master patent valuation, monetization, licensing negotiation, damages analysis, and the Patent Valuation Gauntlet through IIPLA's consolidated CPVA certification course.

IIPLA Faculty • Certified Patent Valuation Analyst Program Team

20 hours$3,480 member
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Global Trademark Filing Bootcamp course
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Global Trademark Filing Bootcamp

A practice-first program covering clearance, filing, objections, and portfolio governance across key markets.

Sarah Chen • Partner, Head of Trademark Strategy

8 hours$149 member
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Technology Transfer Commercialisation Lab course
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Technology Transfer Commercialisation Lab

A practical course on commercialization readiness, licensing structures, and university-industry execution.

Claire Dupont • Director, Technology Transfer

10 hoursFree
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UK IPO Updates Manual on Trade Mark Tribunal Procedures and Case Law Guidance

The UK Intellectual Property Office has published an updated chapter in its Trade Marks Manual focusing on the Tribunal section. This guidance clarifies procedural rules, the influence of EU-derived law post-Brexit, and the hierarchy of binding and persuasive decisions relevant to trade mark opposition and cancellatio…

Aug 20, 2026
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Kenya Proposes Unified Intellectual Property Authority to Overhaul IP Regulation and Enforcement

Kenya is set to transform its intellectual property landscape through the Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, which proposes merging three key regulatory bodies into the Kenya Intellectual Property Authority (KIPA). This consolidation seeks to eliminate fragmented oversight, reduce duplication, and strengthen enfo…

Aug 20, 2026
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Intellectual Property Corp Develops Netflix Dating Show Concept Centered on Post-Weight Loss Romance

Intellectual Property Corp has created a new dating show format for Netflix that focuses on individuals navigating romantic relationships following substantial weight loss. The concept aims to delve into the emotional and social challenges faced by participants as they explore love after physical transformation. This…

Aug 19, 2026
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Voices from the IIPLA community

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Speakers, partners, and IP leaders share what they experienced after recent IIPLA events and initiatives.

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This morning in Shanghai, at International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) China, our Giulia Romanelli joined the Global IP Landscape: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities panel, speaking on the latest developments in European patent enforcement. Her talk offered an overview of the current state of the UPC and the evolving jurisdictional landscape that has emerged since the court became operational.

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Morri Rossetti & Franzosi Intl.
International IP law firm - Morri Rossetti & Franzosi
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Honored to have been on a panel with other distinguished IP experts at IIPLA Shanghai 2026.

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Michael Dryja
Registered Patent Attorney
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International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA), thank you for giving me the stage at your event, and providing a platform to discuss Open Invention Network, the OIN patent non-aggression community, and the new OIN 2.0 initiative. I appreciated the hard work and dedication of your team, and the attention and engagement of the audience.

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Shane Coughlan
Ecosystem Strategist | Global Ambassador
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Day one of the 29th edition of IIPLA 2026 China Conference is underway, and LegalOne is proud to be on site at the Pullman Shanghai Xuhui Hotel, Shanghai, China as an official media partner. The conference brings together leading IP professionals, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, and industry experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and emerging trends in IP law.

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LegalOne
Official media partner - LegalOne
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Back from Shanghai after an amazing few days at the International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) Conference. I had the opportunity to participate both as a speaker and moderator. More importantly, I met great people from across Asia and from countries close to home, including Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, and Spain. These conversations and connections are what make these events worthwhile.

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Rodrigo Toledo
International Lawyer | Intellectual Property & International Trade
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We are pleased to share that Richard Li, Editor-in-Chief, spoke at IIPLA 2026 China in Shanghai on 8-9 June 2026. In his session, From visibility to credibility: How IP lawyers can leverage LegalOne to show your strength, he explored how lawyers and law firms can strengthen their market profile through credible, well-supported submissions that highlight their projects and practical solutions.

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LegalOne
Media partner - LegalOne

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