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EVENTS
Serving as a connecting hub, the CAIPA highlights key events of interest to California creators, protectors and enablers of intellectual property.
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BAY AREA

Wed, Mar 25Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Apr 16Kroc IPJThe annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference is sponsored by the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Bay Area
LA / OC

Wed, Mar 25Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Apr 16Kroc IPJThe annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference is sponsored by the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Sun, Mar 08Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for complimentary half-day seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Mon, Mar 02KilnJoin us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - Startup Ecosystem Showcase.
Thu, Dec 11Virtual EventMeet the USPTO IP Attachés and learn how Attachés advocate and assist U.S. stakeholders abroad.
Tue, Dec 09WebinarThe first 60 minutes will include the valuation presentation and the guest speaker, followed by 30 minutes of “ask me anything” (AMA) - an open forum for Q&A and group discussion on the topics covered in the webinar.
Mon, Dec 01Cooley LLPStartup San Diego 1st Mondays are a quarterly networking and expert panel event. We partner with startup hubs to hosts the event and invite local leaders and innovators in our ecosystem to share their insights, strategy, and up-skill the startup community.
Mon, Nov 17Steins Beer Garden & RestaurantJoin the California IP Alliance and Patents & Pints for a special joint happy hour at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 17 at Stein's Beer Garden in downtown Mountain View! As part of our (belated) celebration of October as IP Awareness Month, drinks for the first 10 people to arrive are on us.- Thu, Nov 13Santa ClaraExceptional IP-specific panels and entertaining networking opportunities throughout the day!

Thu, Nov 13Hotel KabukiIAM Live: Trade Secret Strategy USA is back for an unmissable third edition in the world’s leading innovation hub, San Francisco.
LA/OC
SAN DIEGO

Wed, Mar 25Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Apr 16Kroc IPJThe annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference is sponsored by the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Sun, Mar 08Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for complimentary half-day seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Mon, Mar 02KilnJoin us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - Startup Ecosystem Showcase.
Thu, Dec 11Virtual EventMeet the USPTO IP Attachés and learn how Attachés advocate and assist U.S. stakeholders abroad.
Tue, Dec 09WebinarThe first 60 minutes will include the valuation presentation and the guest speaker, followed by 30 minutes of “ask me anything” (AMA) - an open forum for Q&A and group discussion on the topics covered in the webinar.
Mon, Dec 01Cooley LLPStartup San Diego 1st Mondays are a quarterly networking and expert panel event. We partner with startup hubs to hosts the event and invite local leaders and innovators in our ecosystem to share their insights, strategy, and up-skill the startup community.
Mon, Nov 17Steins Beer Garden & RestaurantJoin the California IP Alliance and Patents & Pints for a special joint happy hour at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 17 at Stein's Beer Garden in downtown Mountain View! As part of our (belated) celebration of October as IP Awareness Month, drinks for the first 10 people to arrive are on us.- Thu, Nov 13Santa ClaraExceptional IP-specific panels and entertaining networking opportunities throughout the day!

Thu, Nov 13Hotel KabukiIAM Live: Trade Secret Strategy USA is back for an unmissable third edition in the world’s leading innovation hub, San Francisco.
Other CA

Wed, Mar 25Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Apr 16Kroc IPJThe annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference is sponsored by the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Sun, Mar 08Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley2026 marks the 20th year of March Mingle, San Diego’s largest annual startup and tech networking event.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for complimentary half-day seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Thu, Mar 05Morrison FoersterJoin us for seminars on AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes under the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) series.
Mon, Mar 02KilnJoin us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - Startup Ecosystem Showcase.
Thu, Dec 11Virtual EventMeet the USPTO IP Attachés and learn how Attachés advocate and assist U.S. stakeholders abroad.
Tue, Dec 09WebinarThe first 60 minutes will include the valuation presentation and the guest speaker, followed by 30 minutes of “ask me anything” (AMA) - an open forum for Q&A and group discussion on the topics covered in the webinar.
Mon, Dec 01Cooley LLPStartup San Diego 1st Mondays are a quarterly networking and expert panel event. We partner with startup hubs to hosts the event and invite local leaders and innovators in our ecosystem to share their insights, strategy, and up-skill the startup community.
Mon, Nov 17Steins Beer Garden & RestaurantJoin the California IP Alliance and Patents & Pints for a special joint happy hour at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 17 at Stein's Beer Garden in downtown Mountain View! As part of our (belated) celebration of October as IP Awareness Month, drinks for the first 10 people to arrive are on us.- Thu, Nov 13Santa ClaraExceptional IP-specific panels and entertaining networking opportunities throughout the day!

Thu, Nov 13Hotel KabukiIAM Live: Trade Secret Strategy USA is back for an unmissable third edition in the world’s leading innovation hub, San Francisco.
San Diego
Other
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