REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR IPO’S 2026 ANNUAL MEETING IN TORONTO, CANADA
Register for IPO’s Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada from September 27-29, 2026. This must-attend event brings together IP professionals from corporations, law firms, government, academia, and service providers from around the world to discuss strategies, trends, and best practices. The annual meeting offers a mix of educational programs, committee meetings, networking opportunities, and exhibits. Attendees can choose from 30 education sessions that will cover patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, AI, corporate IP management, and more. Visit the website for additional information and to register.
2026 COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
In recognition of exceptional service, IPO will present its 2026 Outstanding Committee of the Year Award to the Anti-Counterfeiting & Anti-Piracy Committee during this September’s IPO Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. The committee has enhanced IPO’s anticounterfeiting advocacy by fostering collaboration with major online marketplaces and creating direct engagement opportunities for members to address enforcement challenges. The Anti-Counterfeiting & Anti-Piracy Committee is chaired by MICHAEL SWEENEY (Corsearch); vice chairs are KIRK SIGMON (KellDann Law PLLC) and BRADEN DARVILLE (Pirkey Barber PLLC); secretary is MIMOZA GJELAJ (Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP) and Board Liaison is SARAH TULLY (Roche, Inc.). We thank the committee for their hard work and dedication to IPO.