Heading to the 2026 AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC? Visit the WIPO booth to meet our IP experts, get answers to your international filing questions and put your knowledge to the test.
The American Intellectual Property Law Association's Annual Meeting takes place October 29 to 31, 2026, bringing together IP professionals for three days of education, practical learning and networking on developments shaping intellectual property law and practice.
Where: WIPO booth 35
Venue: The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, USA
Event dates: October 29–31, 2026
Test your knowledge and talk to WIPO experts
Stop by the WIPO booth for a chance to test your knowledge of the PCT, Madrid and Hague Systems, compare answers and discuss the questions directly with WIPO experts.
It is also an opportunity to bring your own questions.
Whether you want to clarify a PCT procedure, better understand international filing options, learn more about ePCT, or discuss an issue encountered in your practice, WIPO specialists are on hand for one-to-one guidance.
Experts from WIPO's Madrid and Hague Systems will also be at the booth so visitors can explore WIPO services for the international protection of trademarks and designs.
Build your PCT skills
AIPLA is emphasizing practical professional development, including a full program of interactive Skills Workshops designed to help participants develop skills that they can apply in their day-to-day practice.
A dedicated PCT Skills Workshop is happening Friday, October 30. The interactive Practical Filing Strategies for US Practitioners session explores common challenges and strategic decisions faced by PCT users. Through case studies and real-world examples, participants can learn how to avoid common pitfalls, evaluate filing pathways, and make informed decisions at key stages of the international patenting process.
- When: Friday, October 30, 2.15 – 4.00 p.m.
- Presenters: Hanna Kang (Senior Legal Officer, PCT Legal and User Relations Division) and Matthias Reischle-Park (Deputy Director and Head, PCT Legal and User Relations Division)
Register for the PCT Skills Workshop
Interested in trademarks and designs? Join one of WIPO’s other workshops
- Hands-On Hague Workshop with WIPO: Filing Best Practices & eHague Updates - Friday, October 30, 10.15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Using the Madrid System for International Trademark Protection - Friday, October 30, 2.15 – 4.00 p.m.
Registration is required for all workshops.
Hear the latest from WIPO at AIPLA committee meetings
WIPO experts are joining AIPLA committee meetings on Friday, October 30 with updates on the PCT, Madrid and Hague Systems.
AIPLA committee meetings are open to Annual Meeting attendees unless otherwise noted. No registration is required.
Continue the PCT conversation: Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues Committee meeting
Join Hanna Kang for an update on PCT developments as part of the Committee’s Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues Year in Review and 2027 Planning meeting.
When: Friday, October 30, 5 – 6 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room 15
Madrid System updates at the joint Content and Branding Committees meeting
Quan-Ling Sim (Head, Madrid Operations Division) shares updates on the Madrid System during the joint meeting of AIPLA’s Trademark Relations with the USPTO, Trademark Law, Trademark Litigation, and Trademark Treaties committees.
When: Friday, October 30, 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Red Bud
Hague System updates at the Design Rights Committee meeting
Sidney Gray (Head, Hague Operations Service) shares updates on the Hague System. This meeting is followed by a reception at 5 p.m.
When: Friday, October 30, 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room 3
Explore Committee meetings and programs
About the AIPLA Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting brings together IP practitioners and thought leaders to examine emerging issues across intellectual property law and policy, while providing opportunities for professional development and international networking. General programming and social events run from October 29 to 31.