24th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute

December 7-8, 2023 @ Stanford University

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The launch of the UPC could significantly alter patent law around the world. Whether you are a patent litigator, a patent prosecutor, or product counsel you need to understand this new global landscape and the impact that it could have on your existing domestic practices. This year, we bring you a special focus on the future of innovation protection in this changing environment. We have an intriguing fireside chat between the Director of the United States Patent Office and the Director of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. We also have two keynotes from leading global jurists and thought leaders on protecting innovation: Hon. Dr. Klaus Grabinski, the President of the UPC Court of Appeal, and Lord Justice Colin Birss, U.K.’s Deputy Head of Civil Justice. (This is an in-person event only, there is no online component to this conference.)

This year’s APLI is not to be missed! We look forward to seeing you there.

CLE will be offered. 

General Public: $975
Academics, Nonprofits, NGOs, and Government: $100
Current Berkeley and Stanford Law Students: $50
Sponsor-Hosted In-House Counsel (with registration code): Complimentary* & Full/Partial scholarships available** 

* If you are an in-house attorney and interested in a complimentary registration, we will try to match you with a sponsor. Email us at bclt@law.berkeley.edu 
** If you are an in-house attorney and interested in receiving a scholarship, click here to apply. Apply by November 1st and confirmation of scholarships will be sent to recipients by November 15th.

Hotel Accommodations: There is currently limited availability of sleeping rooms at the nearby Sheraton Palo Alto for a special group rate at the time of booking (+ taxes and fees). To make a reservation at this rate, you can book through this website.

Co-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.