The 2026 IIPLA Conference is the annual gathering of the Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA), scheduled for October 15-16, 2026, at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This conference serves as a platform for legal professionals, innovators, and industry leaders to delve into various facets of intellectual property law.
The event will feature presentations on a diverse range of topics, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP ethics, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. Notable sessions include 'Patent Practice and Healthy Filewrapper Maintenance' by Luke Mohrhauser, 'Trademark Dilution by Blurring: A Theory That Has Not Gotten Better with Time' by Professor Craig W. Dallon, and 'Intellectual Property Commercialization and Technology Transfer' by Joe Runge. Additionally, the conference will address recent developments in patent and trade secret litigation, as well as intellectual property procurement in foreign jurisdictions.
Attendees can look forward to a reception on Thursday, October 15th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McCormick’s 1894, featuring appetizers and a cash bar. The conference will also provide 6.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, covering a wide array of intellectual property topics.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, IP practitioners, and industry leaders seeking to enhance their knowledge and network within the intellectual property sector.
Speakers(5)
Donna Suchy
Intellectual Property Author at Independent
Donna Suchy is an author specializing in intellectual property procurement in foreign jurisdictions.
Joe Runge
Intellectual Property Attorney at Independent
Joe Runge is a published scientist and intellectual property attorney with expertise in commercialization and technology transfer.
Luke Mohrhauser
Managing Partner at McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
Luke Mohrhauser is the Managing Partner at McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC, specializing in patent law.
Nicholas F. Miller
Shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C.
Nicholas F. Miller is a shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C., specializing in patent and trade secret litigation.
Professor Craig W. Dallon
Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law
Professor Craig W. Dallon teaches at Creighton University School of Law, focusing on intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- October 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Council Bluffs, United States
- Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
- Pricing
- Pricing details not specified
- Audience
- Legal professionals, IP practitioners, industry leaders
- CLE Credits
- 6.5 CLE hours
- Attendees
- Not specified