GLIPA Events

Upcoming IP Events

WIPR Summit 2025
Mar
12
to Mar 13

WIPR Summit 2025

WIPR Summit 2025

Join us at the upcoming World IP Review Summit on March 12-13, 2025, in Chicago. This two-day event will be guided by over 40 speakers and attended by experts, legal professionals, and representatives from various sectors across the globe. 

Hear how IP leaders and key stakeholders from the industry use their expertise to respond and capitalize on challenges to create an efficient and dynamic IP practice.

Early bird registration is available until Dec.13th.

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IP and Startups: What, Why, How
Oct
24

IP and Startups: What, Why, How

IP and Startups: What, Why, How

Hosted by 4IP Council, this webinar is designed to help European SMEs and startups understand the strategic importance of intellectual property. Dr. Martin Bader will address why leveraging IP is vital for innovation-driven businesses, how startups can effectively navigate the patent system, and what steps SMEs should take to make informed decisions about filing for IP rights. Gain valuable insights to protect and enhance your business's growth.

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2024 AIPPI World Congress
Oct
19
to Oct 22

2024 AIPPI World Congress

2024 AIPPI World Congress

Join IP experts from around the world at the 2024 AIPPI World Congress on 19-22 October 2024 in Hangzhou — a mesmerising city embodying China’s unique culture. We will be coming together in person to take part in the making of AIPPI’s 2024 Resolutions. More details about the professional development programme and networking events will be shared in the upcoming months.

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FICPI 22nd Open Forum
Sep
25
to Sep 28

FICPI 22nd Open Forum

FICPI 22nd Open Forum

FICPI’s working programme for the 22nd FICPI Open Forum will deliver an intellectual feast, following our popular three stream format covering IP practice management, patents, and trade marks & designs.

Our great line-up of plenary sessions includes "Primal leadership", helping you uncover the hidden drivers of great performance; "Unmasking the mirage" to help navigate the landscape of fake evidence; and “Win:win pricing of legal services”, following last year’s popular IP profitability session.

The FICPI Open Forum promises a journey through the cutting edge of intellectual property – an opportunity not to be missed!

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MARQUES 2024 Annual Conference
Sep
24
to Sep 27

MARQUES 2024 Annual Conference

  • Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Sweden (map)
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MARQUES 2024 Annual Conference

This year’s Annual Conference sessions will cover diverse topics including: litigation and public opinion; working in areas outside your comfort zone; understanding local traditions; navigating consumer values; successful online enforcement; how to demonstrate market realities before EUIPO; visual disclaimers in designs; and the latest EU case law on trade marks and designs. There will also be workshops on artificial intelligence, trade secrets, co-branding, copyright in IP enforcement and amicus curiae briefs.

Once again, we will also have a full suite of additional workshops which you can choose to attend on the Thursday afternoon.

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Ideas to assets: Forward together with IP
Aug
27
to Aug 28

Ideas to assets: Forward together with IP

  • Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore (map)
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Ideas to assets: Forward together with IP

Into its thirteenth edition, IP Week @ SG 2024 is the world's premier Intellectual Property (IP) event which brings together IP thought leaders, legal experts and innovative enterprises.

This year, IPOS is co-organising “The Value of Intangible Assets” panels on Day 2 of IP Week @ SG (28 August 2024), with the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).

Join the IP Week @ SG and unlock the value of your IP and intangible assets!

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USPTO’s Invention Con 2024
Aug
16
to Aug 17

USPTO’s Invention Con 2024

USPTO’s Invention-Con 2024

Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and accomplished innovators? Then join the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs. 

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ABPI - 44th International Congress on IP
Aug
12
to Aug 13

ABPI - 44th International Congress on IP

  • Recife Porto De Galinhas, Brazil (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ABPI - 44th International Congress on IP

The 44th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI), the largest event of its kind in Latin America, will take place on August 12 and 13 in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco.

This year’s theme is “Accelerating into the Future: Intellectual Property and Ethics Amidst Emerging Technologies.” The new tools of the digital economy, such as Artificial Intelligence, have been driving a significant transformation in society and the corporate world. However, these advancements can infringe on personal rights and challenge long-standing IP principles, sparking profound ethical and legal debates. 

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USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute
Jul
21
to Jul 26

USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute

USPTO’s National Summer Teacher Institute

The National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) is a free, multi-day professional development training opportunity designed to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers as they increase their knowledge of concepts of making, inventing, and intellectual property (IP) creation and protection. 

NSTI is designed to help teachers inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is open to eligible K-12 teachers nationwide. It combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models.

NSTI 2024 will take place July 21-26, 2024, at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. 

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Stakeholder Dialogue - "Emerging Best Practices from IP Offices: Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach"
Jul
8

Stakeholder Dialogue - "Emerging Best Practices from IP Offices: Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach"

Stakeholder Dialogue

"Emerging Best Practices from IP Offices: Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach"

GLIPA in Partnership with Innovation Council is hosting a Stakeholder Dialogue “Emerging Best Practices from IP Offices: Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach” in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, July 8th, 2024.

This event will bring together IP offices to share their experiences putting in place frameworks to communicate, engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. The discussion will also touch on emerging best practices among IP offices for extending access to IP systems, particularly for people from historically underrepresented groups.

If you are around and are interested to join, please reach out to our Executive Director, Maria Fernanda Hurtado. Limited slots available!

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AIPPI D&I Webinar: Increasing Diversity in Innovation
Jun
17

AIPPI D&I Webinar: Increasing Diversity in Innovation

AIPPI D&I Webinar: Increasing Diversity in Innovation

Dive into diversity, inclusion, innovation and more with renowned speakers Idalla Brum, Julio Raffa, Roberta Romano-Götsch and Esteban Santamaria Hernandez on 17 June (13:00-14:00 CEST)!

Examine the current statistics relating to diversity in innovation, particularly, issues surrounding the lack of underrepresented inventors and what various jurisdictions, such as WIPO, the EPO, and Latin America are doing to address this issue.

Don’t miss out on the second webinar of the D&I Committee Webinar Series and register now!

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INTA 2024 Annual Meeting
May
16
to May 22

INTA 2024 Annual Meeting

INTA 2024 Annual Meeting

Join us at the 2024 Annual Meeting for robust conversations and the exchange of best practices with 10,000+ colleagues from around the world. Connect with the most influential brand professionals from across industries, over cutting edge legal and business discussions along with various professional development activities!

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Corporate Round table - Open AI
Apr
25

Corporate Round table - Open AI

Corporate Round table - Open AI

GLIPA, USIPA and its members state IPA organization are excited to announce the IP Corporate Round-table will feature a fireside chat with Gideon Myles, Associate General Counsel – Patents, Trademarks,  Open AI.  The fireside chat will be held at the Silicon Valley Regional Office of the USPTO and will be live-streamed throughout the world via all the state IPA and GLIPA chapters.  This will be a can’t miss event!

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WIPR Summit
Mar
20
to Mar 21

WIPR Summit

WIPR Summit

Join leading IP practitioners from across the US for a unique and groundbreaking event

The developing legal landscape both in the USA and globally poses significant challenges for IP professionals. With a constantly evolving regulatory environment, a need to demonstrate value to the business, and emerging threats and instability posed to the industry by AI, stakeholders must constantly adapt to stay ahead of competitors and maximize the value of their IP assets. 

World IP Review Summit will return to Chicago in March 2024 for the must-attend event for intellectual property experts in the USA. Join industry leaders as they share case studies and best practices on how they have overcome and capitalized on the biggest obstacles facing the industry from across the IP lifecycle.

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WIPO Webinar for IP Practitioners in India
Mar
6

WIPO Webinar for IP Practitioners in India

WIPO Webinar for IP Practitioners in India

This event offers IP practitioners the opportunity to hear from and engage with WIPO, CIPA, IP India, and UK IPO experts.

Organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), United Kingdom, in collaboration with Intellectual Property India and the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UK IPO).

Join globally recognized IP experts and practitioners in a virtual tour de force of three core themes at the forefront of today’s IP landscape:

– IP & Artificial Intelligence: Patenting in the Age of Digital Transformation

– IP Ecosystems: International Treaties & Instruments for Patent Protection

– Enhancing Patent Prosecution for IP Offices, IP Attorneys/Agents and Future Developments

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