This year’s theme is Leveraging the Boutique IP Firm's Sweet Spot to Maximize Sustainability and Minimize Risk. The boutique firm offers many interesting characteristics and benefits that general practice firms cannot match. At the same time, there are business conditions and requirements that will challenge a boutique firm and favor the GP firm. Playing in that sweet spot is important and an ever-moving target. What can we learn from past mistakes, from new technological and business opportunities and just staying abreast of ethical rules and your client-base? Topics will include:

• Firm Management – Life Lessons we can Learn From Litigators at Law Firms: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
• Pricing – Feedback from In-House Counsel
• Attorney-Client Privilege/Conflict of Interest
• Getting the most out of your Conference: What Conferences Should I Attend?
• Synergistic Practice Areas that Complement Well with Intellectual Property
• Cybersecurity
• Ownership Models/Succession Planning

FRIDAY AFTERNOON NETWORKING EVENT - PIZZA MAKING CLASS
On Friday, September 27th, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, an additional networking event will be available for our attendees!

Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a Pizza Making Class! Attendees are able to make their own Neapolitan pizza while enjoying an array of appetizers and 2 alcoholic drinks!

Tickets are USD $125.00 per person. If you are interested, please contact us at admin@aipf.com.

*Tickets are first come, first serve as there are limited spots available

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refunds will be issued only if a cancellation is received in writing by Friday, August 23, 2024: Cancellations received after that date will be subject to a service charge of $75.00 USD. No refunds will be issued for program cancellations requested after 12:00 Noon EST on Wednesday, September 04, 2024. Send cancellation notices by e-mail to admin@aipf.com.

HOTEL INFORMATION 

For hotel reservations, please contact The Drake Hotel: All reservations must be made individually through the hotel's Reservation Department online through this LINK or by calling 312-787-2200. *You must mention the AIPF 2024 Annual Meeting to receive the discounted rate of $279.00 USD per night (excluding taxes). This rate is available until the room block is sold-out or until Tuesday, September 3, 2024.