Intellectual Property Institute

March 16-17, 2026

Join other IP professionals for an unrivaled gathering of national speakers and a sophisticated discussion of emerging issues and best practices in copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and related fields.

Why Attend IPI:

Get up-to-speed on recent developments in intellectual law.
Gain insights into the practical applications of the latest legislation and case law.
Learn from industry experts with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Network with peers and build connections within the legal community.

The Intellectual Property Institute has forged a reputation for gathering national speakers to analyze sophisticated topics and provide practical takeaways. Focusing on copyright, patent and trademark law, the Institute takes place over the course of two days and features morning plenary sessions, a keynote address, and tracked sessions.

The Institute is the ideal conference for IP and business professionals nationwide.

Lawyers
Executives
Academics
Accountants

Sponsorship includes ticketing, publicity and other benefits, depending on the level of sponsorship chosen. Contact us at cle@law.usc.edu for more information about sponsorship opportunities. Let us tailor your sponsorship to best serve your needs!

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Hosted annually by USC Gould Continuing Legal Education, the Intellectual Property Institute has become the area's leading legal conference for IP professionals — convening federal judges, prominent government officials, leading academics, in house
counsel, and top practitioners for two days of learning and networking at the beach.

The Institute will be held at:

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

In-person registration for the Institute includes all sessions for the days selected, including networking breaks. Tuesday registration includes the keynote luncheon and cocktail reception. All registrations will receive continuing education credit, an electronic download of the program syllabus materials and access to the videos on demand after the Institute has concluded. Free Wi-Fi will be available for all attendees. An email with attendance details will be sent a few days prior to the start of the Institute.

New for 2026: No Livestream will be available.

The 2026 Intellectual Property Institute will be held at:

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

101 Wilshire Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90401

For more information, visit http://www.fairmont.com/santa-monica/ or call (310) 576-7777.

A limited number of rooms are available at the Fairmont Miramar. There are four special rates for Gould School of Law Intellectual Property attendees, starting at the rate of $395 (+ tax) per night. All reservations must be made by February 13, 2026, to take advantage of this special. To book a room with USC Gould's special rate, visit https://book.passkey.com/go/uscgould2026 .