2027 AIPPI MidTerm Meeting

25 – 26 February in Mexico City, Mexico

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2027 AIPPI World Congress

14 – 17 September 2027 in Cannes, France

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News & Reports

Bureau Members 2026

AIPPI welcomes its new Bureau

We are pleased to announce the composition of the AIPPI Bureau, which takes office following the 2026 AIPPI World Congress in Hamburg.

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AIPPI adopts five important Resolutions at the 2026 Hamburg World Congress

Under the leadership of Ralph Nack, former Reporter General of AIPPI, these Resolutions brought together several hundred leading experts on the issue from more than 40 different countries.

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Responding to Microaggressions at Work

I recently came across an interview of Michèle Ruffault, an executive coach and corporate trainer who created a bootcamp called “Muscle ta répartie”, in English,

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The Long Road to the PCT: Argentina’s Latest Steps

In our April 2026 newsletter, we reported the prospect of a "long-awaited member" joining the PCT family,

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Enacts New Trade Mark Law with Targeted Procedural Reforms

A new Law on Trade Marks entered into force in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 20 June 2026.

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Comments on the application of Grace Period provisions in Chile, in light of the FTA between Chile and USA

The FTA between Chile and the US entered into force on 1 January 2004. Patent-related Art. 17.9, within the IP section,

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About AIPPI

AIPPI – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property

AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle), is the world’s leading non-profit association dedicated to the development and improvement of laws for the protection of intellectual property. It is a politically neutral, non-profit organisation, based in Switzerland with over 8000 members worldwide from over 110 countries.

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Membership

6 good reasons to become a member

  1. To take part in the improvement and harmonisation of IP laws – by taking part in the resolution process
  2. To meet with IP thought leaders from around the world – by participating in top-notch AIPPI events
  3. To stay ahead on IP law developments – by having access to the work and know-how of AIPPI members
  4. To be a thought leader in IP – by joining AIPPI Standing Committees which span across all IP fields
  5. To develop other skillsets – by joining AIPPI Statutory Committees which help run the association
  6. To build long-standing relationships and friendships – by networking with like-minded professionals
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