The AIPLA 2026 Spring Meeting, organized by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), was held from May 13 to 15, 2026, in San Francisco, California. This annual event gathered intellectual property professionals to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in IP law.
The meeting featured discussions on AI's impact across various IP domains, including patent prosecution, litigation, copyright, and ethics. Keynote speakers included Derek Scott, Vice President of Intellectual Property at Genentech, who shared insights on AI's influence in the pharmaceutical industry, and Eric Goldman, Associate Dean for Research at Santa Clara University School of Law, who explored the opportunities and risks associated with AI's rapid evolution.
Attendees had opportunities to network with peers, engage in discussions on AI's impact on IP law, and participate in sessions covering topics such as AI's role in trade secrets and the future of IP in an AI-driven world.
The event was designed for IP professionals seeking to understand and navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the field of intellectual property.
Speakers(2)
Ali Anoff
Director & Assistant General Counsel - Patents at Procter & Gamble
Emil J. Ali
Partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP
Emil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali, LLP, focusing on helping lawyers understand their obligations under state and federal law. As a registered patent attorney, he advises on the intersection of IP and ethics matters, including counseling on lateral transitions, malpractice avoidance, expert opinion and testimony, and defense work before various bars and courts.
Event Details
- Date
- May 13-15, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- San Francisco, California
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals
- CLE Credits
- Up to 540 in-person CLE minutes including up to 120 minutes of Ethics and up to 285 minutes of Technology (CA, FL, & NC Attorneys Only)
- Attendees
- Not specified