The 2026 ABA Intellectual Property Law Section Annual Meeting (IPLSPRING) is scheduled for April 15–17, 2026, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized by the American Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Section, this premier event brings together hundreds of IP professionals for three days of education, networking, and industry collaboration.
The conference will feature over 20 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and more than 100 speakers, covering recent developments in patent, trademark, and copyright law. Attendees will gain insights from expert practitioners worldwide, with sessions designed to address the evolving landscape of intellectual property law.
Networking opportunities are integral to IPLSPRING, including multiple receptions, dine-around dinners, continental breakfasts, keynote lunches, and dedicated networking breaks. These events provide a platform for IP professionals to build meaningful connections and strengthen industry relationships.
IPLSPRING is ideal for attorneys, corporate counsel, academics, policymakers, and IP specialists seeking high-quality CLE, access to government leaders, and engagement with a dynamic IP community. The event offers a comprehensive program to stay current and competitive in the field of intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15-17, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Omni Shoreham Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys, corporate counsel, academics, policymakers, and IP specialists.
- CLE Credits
- Over 20 CLE sessions offered.
- Attendees
- Approximately 550 attendees, including over 45 in-house practitioners and participants from more than 150 firms worldwide.
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