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TODAY ON THE IP CHAT CHANNEL™: BIG CHANGES IN US INTERNATIONAL IP POLICY: THE 2026 USTR SPECIAL 301 REPORT
Join the IP Chat Channel™ today at 1:00pm ET for a webinar that will provide an overview of significant IP policy concerns across different countries and regions based on IPO’s comments made during the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Special 301 review and report. The panelists will go around the world in one hour, noting issues that IP practitioners need to be aware of and pointing out global trends in IP law and policy. Since the last report, two countries, Argentina and Mexico, resolved many concerns, the EU was added to the Watch List, and one country, Vietnam, was designated a Priority Foreign Country-–the first in many years.
The USTR Special 301 Report is a Congressionally mandated annual review of the global state of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement. Each year, USTR invites public participation and comments in the review process. IPO’s International Patent Law & Trade Committee (IPLTC) has led IPO’s engagement in this public process and consolidated input from IPO committees and members to prepare IPO’s comment letter. IPO’s comments, among other things, highlight many of the issues and concerns raised within IPO committee discussions throughout the year. For practitioners whose practice crosses borders, don’t miss this webinar.
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IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. CLE offered in most states.
IPO’S ANNUAL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT RECEPTION IS SPONSORED BY SMART & BIGGAR LP
Annual Meeting attendees will attend a dinner reception at Steam Whistle Brewing. Nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto, Steam Whistle Brewing is housed in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a beautifully restored 1929 railway facility that once served Canada’s expanding railways. Guests will enjoy stunning views of the CN Tower and Rodgers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. The evening will showcase Canadian culture, with a menu inspired by regional flavors. Savor food and beverages while networking with peers in this uniquely Canadian setting. Visit the website to view the program and to register.
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JOIN THE U.S. TRADEMARK LAW & LITIGATION COMMITTEE
From cybersquatting to Schedule A litigation, U.S. trademark law and enforcement continue to evolve in significant ways. IPO’s U.S. Trademark Law & Litigation Committee is monitoring court and legislative developments, evaluating possible Board resolutions, monitoring Schedule A litigation and exploring alternatives thereto, and tracking developments at ICANN and post-GDPR WHOIS access legislation. If trademark disputes and enforcement are core to your practice, this committee is where the important conversations are happening. Apply to the U.S. Trademark Law & Litigation Committee today at www.ipo.org/joinacommittee.