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\n

2026 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2026 WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Academic Program
\nJune 1-12, 2026 (Weekdays Only)
\nOnline | Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n

CLE Program \/ March 2026 CIPLA Meeting<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Co-Hosted by Akron Law, The University of Akron IP & Technology Law Center, and The Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association (CIPLA)
\nMarch 26, 2026
\nThe University of Akron School of Law | Atrium<\/p>\n

2026-2027 Edison Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 12-13, 2026
\nNew Orleans, LA<\/p>\n

IPPI Copyright Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

February 27, 2026
\nLake Buena Vista, FL
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

IPPI 2026 Winter\u00a0Institute<\/span>: IP and National Success<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

In partnership with
\nThe University of Akron School of Law’s Winter Institute 2026
\nFebruary 26, 2026
\nLake Buena Vista, FL<\/p>\n

IPPI Stevens Roundtable Steering Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

January 29, 2026<\/p>\n

IPPI Steering Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

January 21, 2026<\/p>\n

2025-2026 Edison Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third & Final Meeting
\nJanuary 15-16, 2026
\nOnline<\/p>\n

\n

2025 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IPPI Virtual Copyright Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 10, 2025
\nOnline
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

IPPI High Tech Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 2, 2025
\nWashington, D.C.
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

IPPI Biopharma Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

November 7, 2025
\nWashington, D.C.
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

IPPI Advisory Board Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

November 6, 2025
\nWashington, D.C.
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

Life Sciences Innovation Forum<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Co-Hosted by IPPI, ITIF, UDESA, & GLIPA
\nSeptember 24, 2025
\nBuenos Aires, Argentina<\/p>\n

2025-2026 Edison Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nSeptember 18, 2025
\nAkron, OH<\/p>\n

International Stevens Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

August 5, 2025
\nWashington, D.C. & Online
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

Co-Hosted Innovate4Health Luncheon Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In partnership with Geneva Network<\/a>, ITIF<\/a>, & Innovation Council<\/a>
\nJuly 10, 2025
\nGeneva, Switzerland<\/p>\n

Co-Hosted Lunchtime Discussion on Gender and IP<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In partnership with ITIF<\/a> & Innovation Council<\/a>
\nJuly 9, 2025
\nGeneva, Switzerland<\/p>\n

Co-Hosted Reception<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In partnership with GLIPA<\/a>
\nJuly 7, 2025
\nGeneva, Switzerland<\/p>\n

Virtual Panel: “Investing in Ideas: The Power of Public Research”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

June 11, 2025
\nOnline Via Zoom | Open to the public
\nView the recording<\/a><\/p>\n

WIPO-U.S. Summer School on IP<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

June 2-13, 2025
\nOnline<\/p>\n

Roundtable: IP Policy in the Second Trump Administration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

May 21, 2025
\nWashington, D.C.
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

2025-2026 Edison Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nApril 10-11, 2025
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

\n

*All events below this date were planned and executed by the IPPI team members before their move to The University of Akron School of Law.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Academic High Tech Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

February 12, 2025
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2024-2025 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 16-17, 2025
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

\n

2024 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Roundtable on Intellectual Property and Biopharmaceutical Policy”
\nNovember 22, 2024
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Legal Clinic for Visual Artists: \u201cProtect Your Body of Work<\/a>\u201d
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nOctober 29, 2024 (Virtual)<\/p>\n

2024 Annual Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Importance of Exclusive Rights”
\nOctober 17-18, 2024
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2024-2025 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nSeptember 12-13, 2024
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

C-IP2<\/sup> Hosts the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 22, 2024
\nMason Square Campus, Arlington<\/p>\n

Academic Copyright Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 18-19, 2024
\nPark City, Utah<\/p>\n

Virtual Panel<\/b><\/h3>\n

“Adapting the Law to Major Technological Shifts: Lessons from History Applied to Current AI Challenges”
\nJune 11, 2024
\nZoom Webinar<\/p>\n

Webinar<\/b><\/h3>\n

“A Discussion on USPTO Director Vidal’s Recent Trip to China”
\nJune 10, 2024
\nInvitation Only<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 3-14, 2024
\nOffered Virtually Via Zoom From:
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Book Launch Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Launch of 5G and Beyond: Intellectual Property and Competition Policy <\/em>in the Internet of Things<\/em><\/a> (eds. Jonathan Barnett and Se\u00e1n O\u2019Connor, Cambridge Univ. Press)
\nApril 15, 2024<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cResolving Copyright Disputes Without Going to Court<\/a>\u201d
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nApril 2, 2024 (Virtual)<\/p>\n

2024-2025 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 21-22, 2024
\nLa Jolla, California<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Roundtable on Intellectual Property and Biopharmaceutical Policy”
\nFebruary 9, 2024
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2023-2024 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 17-19, 2024
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

\n

2023 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

High-Tech Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 8, 2023
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cAI and Artists Now: What To Do While Waiting for Congress And The Courts<\/a>\u201d
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a> & the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA)<\/a><\/u>
\nNovember 14, 2023 (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Hackathon<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

“Bring Down Counterfeiting 2023”
\nCo-Sponsored by George Mason University, TraCCC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce GIPC, C-IP2<\/sup>, and more
\nOctober-November, 2023 (Demo Day on Nov. 4)
\nIn person and Virtual, Alexandria & Arlington, VA<\/p>\n

2023 Annual Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

October 12-13, 2023
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

“The Role of Law and Policy in the Rise of K-Pop and Other Asian Music Genres”
\nPresented by C-IP2<\/sup>, Mason Korea<\/a>, and Music Ecosystems Institute<\/a>
\nOctober 10, 2023
\nMason Korea, Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea
\n– View recorded sessions on YouTube<\/a>
\n–\u00a0Read about the event at masonkorea.gmu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

2023-2024 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nSeptember 7-8, 2023
\nGeorge Mason University, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Roundtable Discussion: “IP in the Metaverse”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 12-13, 2023
\nLake Placid, New York<\/p>\n

Virtual Panel<\/b><\/h3>\n

“Industry 4.0: Formal and Tacit Manufacturing Knowledge in Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property”
\nJune 15, 2023
\nZoom Webinar<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 5-16, 2023
\nOffered Virtually Via Zoom From:
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Virtual Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Culture & IP: Analogs to IP Around in Different Cultures”
\nApril 27-28, 2023
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

High Tech Roundtable on IP Licensing & Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

April 18, 2023
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cMy Work, Out in the World! Copyright Implications in Public Performances\u201d
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nFt. George Mason University\u2019s Green Machine<\/a>
\nApril 18, 2023 (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Follow-Up Meeting for Dec. 2022 BioPharma Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 22, 2023
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

2023-2024 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 9-10, 2023
\nSan Diego, CA<\/p>\n

2022-2023 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 19-20, 2023
\nScottsdale, AZ<\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Challenges & Opportunities with Intellectual Property & Technology Innovation in Muslim-Majority Countries”
\nJanuary 12, 2023
\nOnline<\/p>\n

\n

2022 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property and Biopharmaceutical Policy
\nDecember 15, 2022
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Future of Property: Autonomy, Prosperity, and Conflict Mitigation”
\nCo-hosted with the Sunwater Institute<\/a>
\nDecember 9, 2022
\nBethesda, Maryland<\/p>\n

2022 Christopher A. Meyer Memorial Lecture<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

by Professor Sandra Aistars
\nHosted by the Law Office of Michael R. Klipper, the George Washington University Law School, the Copyright Society, and the U.S. Copyright Office
\nNovember 16, 2022
\nIn person only | The George Washington University School of Law<\/p>\n

Legal Workshop & Clinic: Copyright in the Metaverse<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hosted by the Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic<\/a> and WALA<\/a>
\nNovember 15, 2022
\nOnline<\/p>\n

2022 Annual Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

September 22-23, 2022
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

First National Vaccine Law Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

C-IP2<\/sup> is a partner with the organizers for this year’s conference.
\nSeptember 15-16, 2022
\nGeorge Mason University | Van Metre Hall, Mason Square
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2022-2023 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nSeptember 15-16, 2022
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The U.S. Innovation System in a Changed World<\/a>”
\nJune 15, 2022
\nSmithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. (Virtual)
\nCo-Hosted with the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 6-17, 2022
\nOffered Virtually Via Zoom From:
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

“From Great Ideas to Global Impact: A Talk with Andrew Byrnes”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

May 4, 2022
\nGeorge Mason University Van Metre Auditorium
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Copyright Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Ensuring Diversity and Inclusivity in Copyright”
\nApril 28-29, 2022
\nOceanside, California<\/p>\n

“<\/strong>IP Stories: Innovating for a Better Future (A World IP Day Event)<\/strong><\/a>“<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(C-IP2 <\/sup>co-hosting)
\nApril 26, 2022
\n10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT
\nWebinar<\/p>\n

“Beyond the Notes with Maria Schneider \u2013 A Conversation on Intellectual Property in Music”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 14, 2022
\nGeorge Mason University
\nMason Square (formerly the Arlington Campus)
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cProtest and Political Art: What Does the Law Allow?<\/a>\u201d
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nFt. photographer & documentarian Michele McMahon
\nApril 12, 2022 (Virtual)<\/p>\n

WALA<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 17, 2022
\n3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT
\nOnline via Zoom<\/p>\n

2022-2023 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 24-25, 2022
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

2021-2022 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 20-21, 2022
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

\n

2021 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy for 5G and the Internet of Things”
\nDecember 2-3, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Hybrid)<\/p>\n

Academic Bio-Pharma Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

November 18, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright Law, Choreography, and Social Media – Online Chat & Legal Clinic<\/a>”
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a> and the Copyright Alliance<\/a>
\nOctober 26, 2021
\n(Virtual via Zoom)<\/p>\n

2021 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property”
\nOctober 13-14, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2021-2022 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nSeptember 23-24, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“WALA\/DC Shorts: ‘Ent. Law 101 for Filmmakers’ & WALA\/GMU Legal Clinic”
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>\/DC Shorts
\nSeptember 11, 2021
\n(Virtual)<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“<\/em>Vaccines, Intellectual Property, and Global Equity<\/a>“<\/em>
\nJune 10, 2021
\nSmithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. (Virtual)
\nCo-Hosted with the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-CPIP Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 1-12, 2021
\nOffered Virtually Via Zoom From:
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arlington Forward 20:20 Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Protecting What You Build: Intellectual Property as the Entrepreneur’s Core Asset<\/a>”
\nMay 4, 2021, 12:00-2:00 PM EDT
\nVirtual via Zoom<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright and the Constitution”
\nApril 15-16, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Artist Roundtable: Representing and Working with Artists in the Digital Age”<\/a>
\nApril 6, 2021, 4:00-6:00 PM EST
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright and the CASE Act” Clinic with Lynn Hughes<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
\nMarch 23, 2021, 4:00-6:00 PM EST
\nVirtual<\/p>\n

2021-2022 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 18-19, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Arlington BizLaunch Entrepreneur Community Pax Presentation<\/b><\/h3>\n

“Which Entity Is Right for Your Startup?<\/a>”
\nVirtual via Zoom
\nMarch 3, 2021, 10:00-11:00 AM EST<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Intellectual Property\u202fand Biopharmaceutical Policy”
\nJanuary 28-29, 2021
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

\n

2020 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arts and the Pandemic Online Copyright Clinic<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a> and Copyright Alliance<\/a>
\nOctober 27, 2020
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

2020 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“5G at the Nexus of IP, Antitrust, and Technology Leadership”
\nOctober 7-8, 2020
\nGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Research Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Measuring the Value of Patent Licensing”
\nSeptember 17, 2020
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Evolving Music Ecosystem”
\nSeptember 9-11, 2020
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patents on Life: Diamond v. Chakrabarty<\/em> at 40″
\nJune 17, 2020
\nSmithsonian National Museum of American History
\nWashington, D.C. (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-CPIP Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 8-19, 2020
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia (Virtual)<\/p>\n

Innovation Law Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Mason Law Clinic @BizLaunch: Protecting What You Build<\/a>”
\nMarch 3, 2020
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Race and Selective Legal Memory: Reflections on Invention of a Slave”
\nCo-Hosted with IPLS and BLSA
\nFebruary 27, 2020
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2019-2020 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 23-24, 2020
\nMiami, Florida<\/p>\n

\n

2019 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

53rd IPG Seminar
\nCo-Hosted with JETRO
\nNovember 22, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The CASE Act: Why Creators Need a Small Claims Tribunal
\nCo-Hosted with IPLS”
\nNovember 14, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Safe Harbors and Private Ordering in the Creative Industries”
\nOctober 18, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2019 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The IP Bridge: Connecting the Lab & Studio to the Market”
\nOctober 4, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

31st Annual Intellectual Property Section Seminar 2019<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with Virginia State Bar IP Section
\nSeptember 20-21, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

IPLS Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Law Alumni Reception 2019<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with IPLS
\nSeptember 17, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2019-2020 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third Meeting
\nSeptember 12-13, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Innovation For Shared Prosperity: Past Tense, Present Perplexed, Future Perfect<\/a>”
\nCo-Hosted with JIRICO
\nAugust 28, 2019
\nNew Delhi, India<\/p>\n

2019 Summer Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 23-25, 2019
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Promoting Invention, Entrepreneurship, Economic Growth, and Job Creation<\/a>”
\nJune 28, 2019
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Software as Intellectual Property”
\nCo-Hosted with Lemelson Center & USPTO
\nJune 12, 2019
\nSmithsonian National Museum of American History
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-CPIP Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 3-14, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Colloquium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Philosophical Approaches to Intellectual Property”
\nMay 2-3, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2019-2020 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nApril 18-19, 2019
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyrightability and Developments in Technology and the Law”
\nMarch 28-29, 2019
\nNew Orleans, Louisiana<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Drop-In Clinic<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nMarch 3, 2019
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2019-2020 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nFebruary 28-March 2, 2019
\nSan Diego, California<\/p>\n

Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Safe Harbors and Private Ordering in the Creative Industries”
\nFebruary 8, 2019
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2018-2019 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 17-18, 2019
\nOrlando, Florida<\/p>\n

\n

2018 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Hot Topics in the Biopharmaceutical Industries”
\nNovember 8-9, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2018 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“IP for the Next Generation of Technology”
\nOctober 11-12, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Power of Patents and Prizes in American Inventing”
\nSeptember 28, 2018
\nSmithsonian National Museum of American History
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Drop-In Clinic<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nSeptember 24, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Creative Control Initiative<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights and IIPSJ
\nSeptember 11, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2018-2019 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third Meeting
\nSeptember 6-7, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Section 101 Working Group Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 25, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CPIP Works In Progress Conference
\nJuly 9-10, 2018
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Two Centuries of American Innovation and 10 Million Patents”
\nCo-Hosted with Lemelson Center & USPTO
\nJune 20, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WIPO-CPIP Summer School on Intellectual Property
\nJune 11-22, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Colloquium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Philosophical Approaches to Intellectual Property”
\nMay 31-June 1, 2018
\nHilton Head, South Carolina<\/p>\n

2018-2019 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nApril 26-27, 2018
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Innovate4Health Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Innovate4Health: How IP and Innovation Are Solving Global Health Challenges”
\nApril 24, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Young African Professionals Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Respecting IP: What Aspiring Innovators and Entrepreneurs Should Know<\/a>”
\nApril 19, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

IPLS Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Law Alumni Reception 2018<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with IPLS
\nApril 4, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Back to Basics: The Role of Property in the IP System<\/a>”
\nCo-Hosted with CIIPC
\nMarch 22-23, 2018
\nNew Delhi, India<\/p>\n

2018-2019 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 8-10, 2018
\nCarlsbad, California<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Drop-In Clinic<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nFebruary 17, 2018
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“New Legal and Commercial Issues Faced by the Creative Industries”
\nFebruary 15-16, 2018
\nDana Point, California<\/p>\n

2017-2018 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 25-26, 2018
\nOrlando, Florida<\/p>\n

Academic Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Best Practices in Rights Clearance”
\nCo-Hosted with Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic and JICL
\nJanuary 18, 2018
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

\n

2017 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Copyright Policy Network Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“ALI Restatement on Copyright”
\nNovember 30, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Creative Control Initiative<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights and IIPSJ
\nNovember 16, 2017
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Perspectives on the PTAB: The New Role of the Administrative State in the Innovation Economy”
\nCo-Hosted with Center for the Study of the Administrative State
\nNovember 9, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2017 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Real Intellectual Property Reform”
\nOctober 12-13, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

A Discussion with U.S. Copyright Office Attorneys<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Co-Hosted with the U.S. Copyright Office
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia
\nSeptember 21, 2017<\/p>\n

“Meet Simon Tam & The Slants”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Co-Hosted with the ACS and IPLS
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia
\nSeptember 20, 2017<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Intellectual Property Drop-In Clinic<\/a>
\nCo-Hosted with WALA<\/a>
\nSeptember 8, 2017
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2017-2018 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third Meeting
\nSeptember 7-8, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Trade Secret Network Policy Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 19, 2017
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2017 Summer Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 11-13, 2017
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

Research Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The New Role of the Administrative State in the Innovation Economy”
\nCo-Hosted with Center for the Study of the Administrative State
\nMay 22, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Colloquium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Philosophical Approaches to Intellectual Property”
\nMay 18-19, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2017-2018 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nApril 20-21, 2017
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Section 101 Working Group Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 30, 2017
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2017-2018 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 2-4, 2017
\nCarlsbad, California<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“America as a Place of Innovation: Great Inventors and the Patent System”
\nCo-Hosted with Lemelson Center
\nFebruary 16, 2017
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2016-2017 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 26-27, 2017
\nAustin, Texas<\/p>\n

\n

2016 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Network Policy Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“IP Policy for the New Administration & Congress”
\nDecember 13, 2016
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

CPIP-NBR Global Protection of Trade Secrets Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Global Protection of Trade Secrets: Strengthening National Best Practices and More Collaborative Approaches”
\nDecember 2, 2016
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Imagining Web 3.0: Building an Ecosystem that Values Creators and Empowers Innovators”
\nNovember 3-4, 2016
\nMiami, Florida<\/p>\n

WALA\/GMU\/ASMP Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Copyright Clinic and Panel
\nNovember 1, 2016
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2016 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Intellectual Property & Global Prosperity”
\nOctober 6-7, 2016
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2016-2017 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third Meeting
\nSeptember 15-16, 2016
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2016 Summer Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

August 2-4, 2016
\nSnoqualmie, Washington<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Economic Contribution of Technology Licensing”
\nCo-Hosted with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
\nJune 8, 2016
\nAlexandria, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Colloquium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Philosophical Approaches to Intellectual Property”
\nMay 19-20, 2016
\nJekyll Island, Georgia<\/p>\n

2016-2017 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nApril 21-22, 2016
\nOrlando, Florida<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Authors, Attribution, and Integrity: Examining Moral Rights in the United States”
\nCo-Hosted with U.S. Copyright Office
\nApril 18, 2016
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2016-2017 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMarch 3-5, 2016
\nSan Diego, California<\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Free Legal Advice Sessions and Q&A Discussion for D.C. Area Authors”
\nCo-Hosted with Authors Guild
\nFebruary 16, 2016
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2014-2016 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 28-29, 2016
\nCaptiva Island, Florida<\/p>\n

NYC 2016 Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright & Technology<\/a>”
\nJanuary 19, 2016
\nNew York, New York<\/p>\n

\n

2015 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Copyright Policy Network Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“ALI Restatement on Copyright”
\nDecember 17, 2015
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Section 101 Working Group Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 3, 2015
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patent Valuation”
\nOctober 29-30, 2015
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Copyright Policy Network Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“What Can Be Learned from Voluntary Enforcement Initiatives”
\nOctober 15, 2015
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Capitol Hill Briefing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Future of News: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in the Digital Marketplace”
\nOctober 7, 2015
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2015 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The IP Platform: Supporting Invention & Inspiration”
\nSeptember 30-October 1, 2015
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2014-2016 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Third Meeting
\nSeptember 17-18, 2015
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2015 Summer Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 22-24, 2015
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patented Innovation in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries”
\nMay 28-29, 2015
\nHilton Head, South Carolina<\/p>\n

Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“New IP Business Models: Innovation or Commoditization?”
\nApril 23, 2015
\nPalo Alto, California<\/p>\n

2014-2016 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nMarch 26-27, 2015
\nSan Diego, California<\/p>\n

Capitol Hill Briefing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patents and Startups: How Intellectual Property Supports Our Innovation Economy”
\nJanuary 29, 2015
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2014-2015 Mark Twain Copyright Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nJanuary 15-16, 2015
\nNew Orleans, Louisiana<\/p>\n

\n

2014 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Copyright Policy Network Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Principles for Revising the DMCA Notice and Takedown System”
\nDecember 12, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Section 101 Working Group Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

December 11, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2014-2016 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nNovember 6-8, 2014
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright\u2019s Republic: The Contribution of Copyright to Culture, Freedom, and Human Flourishing”
\nOctober 23-24, 2014
\nNashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n

2014 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Common Ground: How Intellectual Property Unites Creators and Innovators”
\nOctober 9-10, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The History of Patented Innovation and Creativity”
\nSeptember 18, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2014 Summer Institute<\/strong><\/h3>\n

July 23-25, 2014
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

2014-2015 Mark Twain Copyright Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nJune 26-27, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Research Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patent Rights & Remedies”
\nJune 12-13, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2014-2015 Mark Twain Copyright Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nMay 14-16, 2014
\nScottsdale, Arizona<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patented Innovation in Software and Software-Related Technology”
\nMay 8-9, 2014
\nCape Coral, Florida<\/p>\n

Academic Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“From Lab to Market: How Intellectual Property Secures the Benefits of R&D”
\nCo-Hosted with Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
\nMarch 21, 2014
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Capitol Hill Briefing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Essential Role of IP in Bringing R&D to Market”
\nMarch 20, 2014
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2013-2014 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Final Meeting
\nFebruary 6-7, 2014
\nCaptiva Island, Florida<\/p>\n

\n

2013 Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patentable Subject Matter”
\nJanuary 31, 2014
\nMountain View, California<\/p>\n

2013-2014 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Second Meeting
\nOctober 3-4, 2013
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

2013 Fall Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Commercial Function of Patents in Today\u2019s Innovation Economy”
\nSeptember 12-13, 2013
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Capitol Hill Briefing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patents and the Innovation Economy: The View from Business Leaders”
\nSeptember 6, 2013
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

2013-2014 Thomas Edison Innovation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First Meeting
\nJuly 24-26, 2013
\nBeaver Creek, Colorado<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Copyright, Creativity, and Commercialization”
\nJune 20-21, 2013
\nDana Point, California<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Standard-Setting Organizations and Standard-Essential Patents”
\nJune 10, 2013
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Copyright Policy Network Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“The Role and Responsibilities of Intermediaries with Respect to Copyright Infringement”
\nMay 22, 2013
\nAntonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
\nArlington, Virginia<\/p>\n

Judicial Panel on the Patent System<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Is the Patent System Working or Broken? A Discussion with Four Distinguished Federal Judges”
\nMay 14, 2013
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Academic Roundtable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Patented Inventions and Promoting Innovation”
\nMarch 7-8, 2013
\nHalf Moon Bay, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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