Join the leaders shaping the future of intellectual property law. LAIPLA’s flagship events offer unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and grow
Held every January
Washington in the West is a full-day conference designed specifically for patent and trademark practitioners. This annual event offers exceptional programming with a dedicated patent track and a dedicated trademark track, as well as outstanding opportunities to connect with leaders shaping the future of intellectual property law.
Held every February
Traditionally held in the historic Biltmore Hotel, our biggest night of the year honors those members of the judiciary who handle intellectual property matters. It also features an interactive discussion of current IP topics with a panel of prominent judges. At the Gala, LAIPLA presents its Public Service Award to a member who has made a significant contribution to the public good.
Held every May
Spring Seminar is a nationally renowned intellectual property conference. Panels of distinguished IP leaders will review the key developments in copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent law and provide insights moving forward.
LAIPLA’s Spring Seminar combines high-quality and in-depth legal content with an abundance of networking opportunities and social activities.
Held every October
TechTainment is a cutting-edge conference focusing on the dynamic intersection of technology, entertainment, and law. This conference is offered in conjunction with The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU Law). Our mission is to explore the latest technological advancements in the entertainment industry and delve into their profound legal and business implications.
Programs geared toward promoting diversity as well as the advancement of women in the legal profession and which include networking opportunities.
Programs geared toward attorneys working in a solo practice or small firm environment, offering networking and training.
Programs geared toward attorneys practicing 10 years or less. YL events provide training and networking opportunities for new lawyers.
Each year, we conduct outreach at Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, USC, UCLA, and UC Irvine law schools to engage with prospective IP attorneys.
A dialogue with Central District of California judges at the new courthouse.
A unique and fun holiday extravaganza for members and spouses/significant others.
An annual kick-off event that promotes community engagement and offers meaningful networking opportunities.
Check our Upcoming Event page regularly for the latest schedules and event information.
LAIPLA aims to serve as the vanguard of promoting diversity in the IP legal community. To this end, each year we award an LAIPLA Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship to two meritorious recipients.
The Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship award provides a stipend for a law student to work for 10 weeks in an in-house legal department at a participating company.
