Event Sessions

2026 Annual Meeting

  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pre-Meeting: 2026 AM IP Practice in Japan And Tues Dinner
    Type: Pre-Meeting

    Registration for the IPP Japan event and Tuesday dinner at Carmine's on 425 7th Street, NW (about a 10min walk from the Weston DC. Tues reception is from 6:30-7pm ET and dinner is from 7-8:30pm ET. ...

  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pre-Meeting: 2026 AM IP Practice in Japan-No Dinner
    Type: Pre-Meeting

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM Corporate Practice Breakfast (In-House Counsel ONLY)
    Type: Breakfast

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday Keynote Luncheon: Judge Leonard Stark, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    Type: Luncheon

    Join us for a Fireside Chat with Judge Leonard Stark, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. ...

  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mentoring Speed Networking Event
    Type: Networking Event

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception
    Type: Networking Event

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Diversity in IP Law Reception
    Type: Networking Event

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Opening Night Reception: An Evening in the Nation’s Capitol
    Type: Reception

    From beloved local favorites and historic DC staples to contemporary dishes reflecting the city’s diverse and international character, the reception offers a true taste of the Capitol City....

  • 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM Women in IP Law Committee Breakfast
    Type: Breakfast

    Short description is not available at this time...

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Friday Keynote Luncheon: The Hon. John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
    Type: Luncheon

    The Hon. John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will deliver a keynote address during Friday’...

  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner and Entertainment: Smooth Sailing: A Yacht Rock Gala
    Type: Dinner

    Cast off for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. This black-tie optional event blends the atmosphere of yachting with the laid-back charm of the Yacht Rock era.......