The AIPLA Annual Meeting 2025 is a premier event organized by the American Intellectual Property Law Association, bringing together intellectual property professionals from around the world. Scheduled from October 30 to November 1, 2025, in Washington, DC, this gathering offers a platform for practitioners to engage in discussions on the latest developments in IP law and practice.
The meeting will cover a range of pertinent topics, including trends across global patent offices, emerging issues in artificial intelligence, practical policy solutions for resolving global IP disputes, new trademark regulations, litigation funding, and copyright reform. Additionally, hands-on skills workshops are designed to enhance the expertise of practitioners at all levels.
Attendees can look forward to numerous networking opportunities, such as the Diversity Reception, New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception, Corporate Practice Committee Breakfast, Women in IP Committee Breakfast, and the Opening Night Reception. These events provide a conducive environment for reconnecting with peers, exchanging ideas, and fostering professional relationships.
This event is ideal for intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, corporate counsel, and other IP professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, expand their professional network, and earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
Speakers(12)
Ali Smythe
Host at Posita Podcast
Ali Smythe is a host of the Posita Podcast. She co-hosted a live taping during the AIPLA Annual Meeting, engaging in a candid conversation with incoming AIPLA President Sal Anastasi about his experiences and plans for the association.
Brian Trotter
Host at Posita Podcast
Brian Trotter is a host of the Posita Podcast. During the AIPLA Annual Meeting, he co-hosted a live taping featuring incoming AIPLA President Sal Anastasi, discussing Sal's journey in intellectual property and his vision for AIPLA's future.
Christal Sheppard
Panelist
Christal Sheppard served as a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, sharing insights from her journey into intellectual property law.
Greg Allen
Panelist
Greg Allen participated as a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, discussing his path and experiences in intellectual property law.
Kim Arriola
Panelist
Kim Arriola served as a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, sharing her journey and insights into the field of intellectual property law.
Melissa Buss
Panelist
Melissa Buss was a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, sharing her personal journey into the field of intellectual property law.
Paul Kitch
Panelist
Paul Kitch participated as a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, discussing his experiences and path into intellectual property law.
Phil Petti
Moderator at AIPLA
Phil Petti moderated the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, bringing together a panel of IP professionals to share their personal journeys into the world of intellectual property law.
Rushi Sengupta
Panelist
Rushi Sengupta was a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, offering perspectives on entering the field of intellectual property law.
Sal Anastasi
Incoming President at AIPLA
Sal Anastasi is the incoming President of AIPLA. In a live taping of the Posita Podcast during the AIPLA Annual Meeting, he shared personal stories from his journey in intellectual property, emphasizing advocacy, membership, and education as key areas of focus for his presidency. He also discussed how AI continues to reshape the legal landscape, urging practitioners to embrace it as a tool that enhances their expertise.
Scott B. Amankwatia
Associate at The Marbury Law Group
Scott B. Amankwatia is an associate attorney at The Marbury Law Group, focusing on intellectual property litigation, patent preparation and prosecution, and design rights. He has experience across a range of technologies, including mechanical, software, and medical devices. Scott serves as the Pro Bono Subcommittee Chair of AIPLA’s Patent Pro Bono Committee and is a member of AIPLA’s Design Rights Committee. He earned his J.D. and Intellectual Property Law Certificate from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware, where he concentrated in biomechanics.
Stephanie Curcio
Panelist
Stephanie Curcio was a panelist in the Special Session for Law Students at the AIPLA Annual Meeting, offering her experiences and perspectives on entering the field of intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- October 20-22, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Westin Washington, DC, Downtown
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, corporate counsel, and other IP professionals.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 10.0 CLE credits, including 2.0 Ethics credits. Specific credit amounts and categories vary by jurisdiction.
- Attendees
- Over a thousand intellectual property professionals from across the globe.