Speaker/Moderator
Registration Cost: Free *If you have any questions or require assistance with registration, please contact the AIPF Executive Office at admin@aipf.com.
Speakers
Ulla Allgayer, European Patent Attorney, Alpspitz IP
Gitanjali Bhatnagar, Partner - Patents and Designs Practice Lead, KRIA Law
Join IPO at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto, Canada for the 2026 IPO Annual Meeting!
The IPO Annual Meeting offers a mix of educational programs featuring leaders in the IP industry, committee meetings, networking opportunities, sponsors, exhibitors, and more. This must-attend event brings together IP professionals from around the world to discuss strategies, trends, and best practices. Visit IPO's Annual Meeting website for a list of topics and speakers.
This year’s theme is The Evolution of the IP Boutique: Keeping it Niche. This year’s conference brings together leaders from worldwide intellectual property boutique firms to examine how specialized practices can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Our speakers and panels will address topics such as price structuring, firm succession, maintaining firm values, integrating AI responsibly through thoughtful governance, modern marketing techniques, talent development across the attorney lifecycle, and firm succession planning. Attendees will explore how boutiques can preserve their distinct market position while embracing innovation and operational efficiency, reinforcing the importance of intentional strategy in sustaining a competitive, niche-focused practice.
Our agenda can be viewed HERE.
If two attorneys register from the same firm and at the full (early or late) registration rate, the second attendee will receive a 20% discount off the full registration rate. Third and subsequent attendees from the same firm will receive a 30% discount off the full registration rate. Discounts may be combined.
To check if your firm qualifies for a discount, or to take advantage of this offer, please contact admin@aipf.com once registrations are complete but prior to submitting payment and your invoice will be updated to reflect the discounted rate.
SPONSORSHIP
AIPF is pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities for our 2026 Annual Meeting. Sponsors receive excellent visibility to an active, international IP community, of over 60+ member firms, and co-sponsoring organizations.
For further information, click HERE.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be issued only if a cancellation is received in writing by Friday, August 14, 2026: 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 09, 2026. Send cancellation notices by e-mail to admin@aipf.com.
HOTEL INFORMATION
For hotel reservations, please contact Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown: All reservations must be made individually through the hotel's Reservation Department online through this LINK or by calling 416-977-5000. *You must mention the AIPF 2026 Annual Meeting to receive the discounted rate of $299.00 USD per night (excluding taxes and resort fee). This rate is available until the room block is sold-out or until Monday, September 8, 2026.
SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF) c/o RRR Associations, LLC229 Seventh Street, Suite 202, Garden City, NY 11530, USA T: 1.201.308.6948 F: 1.201.461.6635 E: admin@aipf.com
