Washington in the West 2026

When
29 Jan 2026
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
The Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles 90071

Registration

00001. Sponsor
001. LAIPLA Member (Early Bird) – $449.00
002. Non-Member (Early Bird) – $499.00
003. Nonmember - Membership Special (Early Bird) – $599.00
Non-Members for the low price of $599 can purchase a ticket to Washington in the West and Membership in LAIPLA for 2025-2026 program year. Membership expires August 31, 2026.
004. LAIPLA In-House Counsel or Corporate Member(Early Bird) – $249.00
To receive this special rate, you must be an In-House or Corporate member of LAIPLA. LAIPLA membership for these categories is complimentary. To become a member, go to www.laipla.net/membership
005. Government (Early Bird) – $149.00
006. LAIPLA Law Student Member (Early Bird) – $99.00
Law Student Membership in LAIPLA is complimentary. If you are not a LAIPLA Law Student Member, you can apply by going to www.laipla.net.

Lunch is included in the Student pricing.
Speaker

Washington in the West 2026 Registration

By registering for this event you are guaranteeing your spot. Refunds will not be issued unless received by cancellation date. Please see cancellation policy for details.

The Washington in the West 2026 will be held at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. This year, Washington in the West will include several options:

8:30 am - Registration & Sponsor Showcase

9:00 am - Patent Track/Trademark Track

12:20 pm - Lunch

1:15 pm - Keynote

2:20 pm - Patent Track/Trademark Track

4:30 pm - Networking Reception

Patent Track Panels

Developments in IPR Trials at the PTAB
Protecting Innovation and Managing Global Portfolios
Ethics in PTO Practice
Patent Damages from Trial to Appeal
AI in Private Practice: AI Governance and Best Practices

Trademark Track Panels

Rise in Failure to Function Refusals
Game On! Winning Strategies for Navigating Sports Sponsorships and Ambush Marketing
Advanced Practice at the TTAB
Effective Use of Consumer Surveys in Trademark Litigation
From Clearance to Commercialization and Beyond; In House Perspective on How to Navigate Trademark Challenges in Product Launches and Trademark Enforcement

Pricing

Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing – Save $100 When You Register Now

(Early bird pricing ends Nov 28, 2025)

LAIPLA Members (Early Bird): $449 ; $549 after 11/28/25
Non-Members (Early Bird): $499; $599 after 11/28/25
Non-Member - Membership special (Early Bird): $599; $699 after 11/28/25
LAIPLA In House or Corporate Members (Early Bird): $249; $349 after 11/28/25
Government (Early Bird): $149; $249 after 11/28/25
LAIPLA Law Student (Early Bird): $99; $199 after 11/28/25

VALET PARKING at the Biltmore Hotel is available. Price is $35 for the day.

**Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (provider #2083) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of up to 5.5 hours.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations must be received by email to office@laipla.net by close of business. Last date to request a cancellation is Friday, January 16, 2026.

For any questions or assistance with registration, please email office@laipla.net.

Hacienda Heights, California 91745

(323) 285-1654
www.laipla.net