Upcoming Events

    • 04 Nov 2025
    • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    • U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom 6B, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    • 47
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    Join us for lunch at the First Street Federal Courthouse where our panel will discuss new developments in IP practice, including the magistrate judge consent program and AI use, as well as providing practice pointers for all stages of IP litigation.

    Featuring

    District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha 

    District Judge Wesley L. Hsu

    Magistrate Judge Steve Kim 

    Magistrate Judge Joel S. Richlin

    Moderator: Rebecca Setrakian, Morrison & Foerster


    Schedule

    11:45 a.m.   Registration at Courtroom 6B

    12:00 p.m. Program begins



    Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (provider # 2083) certifies that the LAIPLA Goes to Court event has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour.

    By registering for this event you are guaranteeing your spot. Refunds will not be issued unless requested by Wednesday, November 01, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Please see cancellation policy for details.

    • 06 Nov 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Virtual Event
    • 27
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    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Highland Park Brewery - 1220 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, 90012
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    Save the Date (Nov. 13): Pints for Paws!

    This Thanksgiving season, please join LAIPLA for a very special happy hour mixer and fundraiser.   

    LAIPLA is proud to partner with local animal charities in bringing together the IP legal community to give back.  Relax and connect with friends and colleagues over delicious craft beer while supporting cats and dogs in need!

    This one-of-a-kind evening will feature:

    Silent Auction.  Bid on and win exciting prizes while supporting a worthy cause.  Prizes include a dinner and brewery tour, tickets to LAIPLA events, and other great prizes.

    Adoptable Pets On-Site.  Meet some adorable whiskered friends looking for their fur-ever homes.  Note to attendees with allergies: adoptable animals will be located outside the brewery!

    Registration includes two drink tickets and appetizers.  All profits will benefit the charities' rescue, care, and adoption efforts.   We are grateful to Highland Park Brewery for their generous support of this event.

    Mark your calendars, and help us make this Thanksgiving season one of gratitude, generosity, and purrs!

    Date:  Thursday, November 13

    Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm 

    Location: Highland Park Brewery, 1220 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 

    Pricing: $35 (all attendees)

    Meet the charities!  Kitty Bungalow provides support and veterinary care for the most vulnerable animals in Los Angeles.  Learn more about their efforts HERE. 

    We are thankful for Planet Depos' sponsorship of this event



    • 15 Nov 2025
    • 9:30 AM
    • Blue Bottle Coffee, 2439 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    • 17
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    • Join Us for the Young Lawyers Committee Coffee & Beach Walk!

    Join fellow young lawyers and law students on Saturday, November 15th for a walk along the beach to the Santa Monica Pier! Enjoy coffee from Blue Bottle as you take a leisurely walk on the beach. This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with colleagues in a casual setting.

    We will be meeting at Blue Bottle in Santa Monica and walking approximately 1.2 miles to the Santa Monica Pier.

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

      VALEPARKING 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.


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