2026 Atlanta Science Festival
Mar
7
to Mar 21

2026 Atlanta Science Festival

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Science lovers, rejoice! The schedule for the Atlanta Science Festival is live! With almost 150 events happening across 80+ venues in and around metro Atlanta, the festival is happening from March 7th through the 21st. You’ll have the chance to stroll with bats, discover backyard critters, explore hydroponics, tour cemeteries, plug into the physics of rock ‘n’ roll, cook up chemistry in the kitchen, experience science-centric storytelling, and more! Come check out this year’s events!

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WIPO Start Up Awards
Mar
21
7:30 AM07:30

WIPO Start Up Awards

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Awarding innovative and creative companies that turn Intellectual Property (IP) into economic and societal value.

We celebrate and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that use IP to grow their business and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Winners receive a personalized mentorship and exclusive support to facilitate their access to funding and business opportunities.

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Georgia Science and Engineering Fair
Mar
26
to Mar 28

Georgia Science and Engineering Fair

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Middle and high school students from across Georgia present their original research, compete for awards, and interact with top-level professional scientists and engineers at the Georgia Science & Engineering Fair (GSEF), an annual event held in March/early April at The Classic Center(Opens in a new window) in downtown Athens, Georgia.

GSEF is an official affiliate of the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair.

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22nd Annual IP SpringPosium
Apr
23
9:00 AM09:00

22nd Annual IP SpringPosium

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Join colleagues for a time of networking with IP practitioners and patent agents while earning 6 CLE hours.

IP SpringPosium is an intellectual property CLE designed to provide in-house and junior lawyers, as well as senior private-practice attorneys and IP service providers, with a convenient and affordable educational and networking opportunity. The CLE programming offers presentations from seasoned professionals on a variety of topics and issues impacting the IP industry.

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Intellectual Property Community Service Awards
Apr
24
3:00 AM03:00

Intellectual Property Community Service Awards

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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The IP Community Service Awards recognize individuals, organizations, nonprofits, and corporations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service while actively engaged in the field of intellectual property.

These awards honor nominees whose service has made a meaningful and lasting impact through leadership, advocacy, philanthropy, or direct community engagement.

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World Intellectual Property Day
Apr
26
8:00 AM08:00

World Intellectual Property Day

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Cutting-edge equipment, team identities, broadcasts of unforgettable sporting moments and more: intellectual property (IP) is key to protecting and promoting the inventions, designs, brands and stories that drive the world of sports, inspire athletes and unite fans everywhere.

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2026 GIPA Startup Awards
May
20
3:00 AM03:00

2026 GIPA Startup Awards

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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Each year, GIPA recognizes outstanding Georgia startups that leverage intellectual property as a strategic business asset. Award recipients gain public recognition, access to GIPA's mentorship network, and direct connections with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. The event showcases entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening Georgia's startup ecosystem while providing exceptional networking opportunities with legal, business, and venture capital professionals. Attendees vote on finalist presentations, celebrating the entrepreneurs who are transforming IP into competitive advantage and economic growth.

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GT InVenture Prize
Mar
11
7:00 AM07:00

GT InVenture Prize

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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The InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech is a faculty-led innovation competition for undergraduate students and recent BS graduates of Georgia Tech.

Preliminary round: January 20, 2026

Semi-finals: February 4, 2026

Final round: March 11, 2026

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IPPI and Akron School of Law’s Winter Institute
Feb
26
4:00 PM16:00

IPPI and Akron School of Law’s Winter Institute

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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The IP Policy Institute (IPPI) and the University of Akron School of Law will co-host the IPPI 2026 Winter institute. Under the theme of IP and National Success, the event will bring together leading scholars and industry experts to examine why effective IP rights and public policies are essential to American innovation leadership, analyze what has driven success in key sectors, and chart a path to maintain or reclaim America’s position as foster the world’s leading creators and innovators.

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Georgia Science Teachers Conference
Feb
11
8:00 AM08:00

Georgia Science Teachers Conference

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 Join the Georgia Science Supervisors Association for a day of insightful sessions, collaborative workshops, and networking opportunities designed to elevate science education in Georgia and inspire the next generation of science leaders. 

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IP Springposium
Feb
9
6:30 AM06:30

IP Springposium

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Join colleagues for a time of networking with IP practitioners and patent agents while earning 6 CLE hours.

IP SpringPosium® is an intellectual property CLE designed to provide in-house and junior lawyers, as well as senior private-practice attorneys and IP service providers, with a convenient and affordable educational and networking opportunity.The CLE programming offers presentations from seasoned professionals on a variety of topics and issues impacting the IP industry.

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SIPJF Southeaster Job Fair
Feb
9
5:00 AM05:00

SIPJF Southeaster Job Fair

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Now in its 22nd year! SIPJF undertakes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that students are gaining the best employment opportunities and employers are procuring the brightest future members of the IP community.

Throughout the year, SIPJF is reaching out to even more law schools and working with additional career service departments to attract the top students interested in IP law.

Registration Closed:  Rolling interviews begin February 1

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AUTM 2026 Meeting
Feb
8
to Feb 11

AUTM 2026 Meeting

  • Seattle, WAUnited States (map)
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Known as the Emerald City, Seattle offers a stunning blend of natural beauty, innovative culture, and vibrant city life. Explore the iconic Space Needle, stroll through the bustling Pike Place Market, and enjoy the city's famous coffee.

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SIPJF Southeaster Job Fair 2026
Feb
1
to Mar 1

SIPJF Southeaster Job Fair 2026

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Now in its 22nd year! SIPJF undertakes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that students are gaining the best employment opportunities and employers are procuring the brightest future members of the IP community.

Throughout the year, SIPJF is reaching out to even more law schools and working with additional career service departments to attract the top students interested in IP law.

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Corporate IP Institute
Oct
8
to Oct 9

Corporate IP Institute

  • Georgia State University College of Law (map)
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The Corporate IP Institute ® (CIPI) features one of the highest local concentrations of in-house corporate professionals in an expansive CLE and networking program. In just the past 5 years, CIPI featured intellectual property leaders as speakers from nearly 100 companies - plus countless additional companies represented in the audience.

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National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) 15th Anniversary Celebration
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) 15th Anniversary Celebration

  • Epicurean Autograph Collection Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GIPA would like to invite you to join us in celebrating 15 years of commitment to patent practitioner development at the National Council on Patent Practicum's (NCPP) 15th Anniversary Celebration on September 19, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Epicurean Autograph Collection Hotel in Atlanta, GA. This milestone event presents a unique opportunity to highlight leadership in the patent field while supporting the development of tomorrow’s top patent professionals. If you can attend, please register here.

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Patent Hot Topics: Breakfast Networking and Panel Discussion
Sep
5
8:00 AM08:00

Patent Hot Topics: Breakfast Networking and Panel Discussion

  • Science Square / Portal Atlanta (map)
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Start your Friday with great connections, fresh coffee, and insights from chemist / biochemist patent attorneys, before you head to your office. Three accomplished professionals will share their learnings. We encourage your questions relating to patent topics that matter most to biochemical and chemical entrepreneurs working at the intersection of science, technology, and business.

Please register to secure your spot here! Patent Hot Topics: Breakfast Networking and Panel Discussion Tickets, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

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Jun
24
12:00 PM12:00

Fireside Chat: Exploring Synergistic Opportunities for NAPP and NCPP Member

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Join this event on Tuesday, June 24 at 12:00 PM EST for a special webinar introducing the exciting collaboration between NAPP (National Association of Patent Practitioners) and NCPP (National Council on Patent Practicum).

Register Now to reserve your spot!

Register here: Fireside Chat: Exploring Synergistic Opportunities for NAPP and NCPP Members – NAPP

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National Academy of Inventors 2025 Annual Conference
Jun
23
to Jun 26

National Academy of Inventors 2025 Annual Conference

  • Loews Midtown Hotel (map)
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Join us for the National Academy of Inventors Annual Conference, where visionaries and innovators converge to share ideas, foster collaborations, and celebrate advancements in invention.

Engage with leaders in the field and enhance your knowledge through dynamic sessions and networking opportunities, all while honoring the accomplishments of our inductees.

For more informion please visit The National Academy of Inventors Annual Conference Webpage

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Georgia Bar Annual Meeting 2025
Jun
5
to Jun 8

Georgia Bar Annual Meeting 2025

  • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa (map)
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The 2025 Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 5-8 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The hotel reservation cut-off date is Friday, May 16. Annual Meeting registration will be open by the end of April.

Please click Here to register

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World Intellectual Property Day 2025: IP and Music
Apr
26
9:30 AM09:30

World Intellectual Property Day 2025: IP and Music

World Intellectual Property Day 2025 highlights how creativity and innovation, backed by IP rights, keep a thriving music scene that benefits everyone, everywhere. This year’s World IP Day invites us to explore how IP rights and innovation policies empower creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to bring fresh ideas to the music industry, safeguarding the work of songwriters, composers, performers, and all those who shape the music that moves us.

For more information, please visit World Intellectual Property Day - April 26, 2025

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Corporate IP Roundtable
Apr
24
3:30 PM15:30

Corporate IP Roundtable

GIPA is pleased to invite its current and prospective Corporate IP Roundtable members, General Sponsors, and special guests to the 2025 CIPR kickoff watch party event followed by an in-person roundtable discussion, including delicious food and networking with other Georgia attendees.

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IP SpringPosium
Apr
23
9:00 AM09:00

IP SpringPosium

  • Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join colleagues for a time of networking with IP practitioners and patent agents while earning 6 CLE hours. The CLE programming offers presentations from seasoned professionals on a variety of topics and issues impacting the IP industry. 

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The Intellectual Exchange: Happy Hour exclusively for Patent Agents & Scientific Advisors
Mar
13
5:00 PM17:00

The Intellectual Exchange: Happy Hour exclusively for Patent Agents & Scientific Advisors

The GIPA Patent Agents of Georgia and Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC invite all patent agents and scientific advisors to a happy hour to network and exchange insights. This is your chance to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build relationships!

Please register below.

Sponsored By:

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IP Leadership Development - Leading Others Inclusively
Feb
27
10:00 AM10:00

IP Leadership Development - Leading Others Inclusively

  • Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (map)
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The GIPA IP Leadership Development program provides opportunities for IP professionals to further enhance their leadership skills for greater influence and impact in the workplace and community. These opportunities include a curriculum that offers networking with law firm, corporate, university, and non-profit IP professionals, as well as experiential learning that benefits program participants and Georgia citizens alike.

The next class will cover Leading Others Inclusively with Lisa Lai at Lai Ventures.

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Corporate IP Institute
Oct
29
to Oct 30

Corporate IP Institute

  • Georgia State University College of Law (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Now in its 18th year, the Corporate IP Institute ® (CIPI) features one of the highest local concentrations of in-house corporate professionals in an expansive CLE and networking program. In just the past 5 years, CIPI featured intellectual property leaders as speakers from nearly 100 companies - plus countless additional companies represented in the audience.

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GLIPA Global Conference
May
23
9:00 AM09:00

GLIPA Global Conference

  • Georgia State University College of Law (map)
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GLIPA Global Conference:

Bringing the world together through IP

Don't miss this unique opportunity, brought to you by the Global IP Alliance, to network with international thought leaders and engage in collaborative discussions about global IP matters impacting you and your business.

Seating is limited and tickets are selling fast, so register today to attend this international event.

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ChIPs Atlanta Afternoon Tea
Jan
31
1:30 PM13:30

ChIPs Atlanta Afternoon Tea

ABOUT |  You are invited to the ChIPs Atlanta Chapter 2024 Kick-off Social Event for Members & Guests. Please join us for an afternoon tradition of tea as we convene to reconnect with one another and meet new members as well as prospective members.

EVENT TYPE  |  In-Person

KEY TAKEAWAYS | Attendees will:

  • Meet new and renew long-standing relationships within ChIPs

  • Awareness of how to become more active in Atlanta ChIPs chapter planning

  • Awareness of next Atlanta ChIPs events & any upcoming nation-wide events

REGISTRATION |  To register for this event, you must purchase a ticket via ChIPs National platform with payment with two-tiered tickets: $75 for law firm attendees; $35 for in-house counsel, public service, law students, educators, and solo practitioners.

ABOUT SPEAKERS/VENUE |  The Swan Coach House is on the campus of the Atlanta History Center and provides a central location near downtown Atlanta for meeting in-person

HOSTS | Atlanta ChIPs Chapter Leadership

SPONSORS |  Meunier Carlin & Curfman IP Law and Fish & Richardson

EVENT INVITEES | Local

MAX ATTENDEE # | 35 – We will have an active wait list.

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