Houston Intellectual Property Law Association upcoming events

2026 HIPLA Holiday Luncheon (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

2026 HIPLA Holiday Luncheon

Please join us for a festive lunch,

featuring IP fellowship and holiday libations!

Includes Market Table, Meats, Sparkling Wine Toast & Two Drinks

Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse -

8250 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 77063

(713) 978-6500

https://fogodechao.com/location/houston/

Recommended dress for the Holiday Luncheon is CASUAL, and silly Christmas sweaters are especially welcome.

MENU:

(1) Soup & Salad - array of seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, nutrient dense superfoods, feijoada (black bean stew with sausage and rice) and more

(2) Fire Roasted Meats & Sides (unlimited) - Enjoy continuous tableside carving of premium Brazilian cuts like our signature Picanha (prime part of top sirloin), Fraldinha (bottom sirloin), and steakhouse favorites like Filet, Lamb Chops, Bone-in Ribeye, Roasted Chicken and more.

(3) Dessert - Chocolate Brigadeiro and Cheesecake

(4) Beverages - Sodas, Coffee, Tea, Sparkling Wine Toast, Two Alcoholic Drinks (beer/wine/caipirinha)

Agenda for HIPLA CLE lunches:

Opens at 11:30 AM for lunch and networking.
HOLIDAY ATTIRE IS WELCOMED!
To invite friends or colleagues, please share the event link from the HIPLA events calendar or from "Tell them you're going!" below.

If you have any questions, please contact the HIPLA Meetings & Programs Chairs:

Vikesh Patel, vpatel@kmd.law

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Tell them you're going!

Tell your friends and colleagues about this event by sharing this link and the hashtag #HIPLA:

https://www.hipla.org/event-6847158

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for CLE programs for 2027:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
Please reach out to: Vikesh Patel <vpatel@kmd.law>, George Webb <gwebb@rice.edu>, Michael Lew <michael.lew@squirepb.com>

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Nominations due: HIPLA Inventor of the Year (December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Nominations for HIPLA's 2026 Inventor of the Year close on December 15, 2026.

The 2026 Inventor of the Year will be honored at a HIPLA event in the first half of 2027.

For the nomination form, please visit:

https://forms.gle/4o6obAL7jLaS3DYH7

For a partial list of previous Inventors of the Year, please visit:

https://hipla.org/page-18061

For questions about the Inventor of the Year award, please contact:

George Webb

HIPLA Inventor of the Year Chair

Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

(713) 348-2704

gwebb@rice.edu

[other] Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference (February 25, 2027)

Thu, 25 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact the HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chairs:

Vikesh Patel <vpatel@kmd.law>

Michael Lew <michael.lew@squirepb.com>

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Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference

https://www.centraltxbenchbar.com/

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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CLE luncheon with USPTO Director John Squires (April 01, 2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 16:30:00 GMT

HIPLA is thrilled to welcome

Hon. John A. Squires

Under Secretary of Commerce

and Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/john-squires

as our distinguished CLE speaker for spring 2027!

To our knowledge, this is the first time the current USPTO Director has visited Houston.
HIPLA is seeking sponsors for this event! If you or your firm are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact George Webb <gwebb@rice.edu>
Due to the complexities of the Director’s calendar, the location and other details are not yet finalized. Registration will open at this event page (https://www.hipla.org/event-6725177) once all details are set. Thank you!

Agenda:

11:30 am: Doors open for lunch
11:50 am: Call to order, announcements, and instructions
1:00 pm: Event concludes

Event Notes:

Dress for HIPLA CLE lunches is business casual. Suits are not expected.
To invite friends or colleagues, please share the event link from the HIPLA events calendar or from "Tell them you're going!" below.
If you have any questions, please contact the HIPLA Meetings & Programs Chairs:

Vikesh Patel <vpatel@kmd.law>

Michael Lew <michael.lew@squirepb.com>

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Tell them you're going!

Tell your friends and colleagues about this event by sharing the event link and the hashtag #HIPLA:

https://www.hipla.org/event-6725177

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for CLE programs for 2026:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] AIPLA Spring Meeting (May 06, 2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 348-2704 or gwebb@rice.edu

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AIPLA Annual Meeting

https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2027/05/06/default-calendar/2027-spring-meeting-denver

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] Federal Circuit Bar Association Bench & Bar Conference (June 16, 2027)

Wed, 16 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact the HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chairs:

Vikesh Patel <vpatel@kmd.law>

Michael Lew <michael.lew@squirepb.com>

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Federal Circuit Bar Association Bench & Bar Conference

https://fedcirbar.org/programs/bench-and-bar-conference/

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting (June 16, 2027)

Wed, 16 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact the HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chairs:

Vikesh Patel <vpatel@kmd.law>

Michael Lew <michael.lew@squirepb.com>

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International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting

https://www.inta.org/meetings/2027-annual-meeting/home/

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting (June 17, 2027)

Thu, 17 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 348-2704 or gwebb@rice.edu

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State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting

https://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Events/AnnualMeeting/Future_Dates/default.htm

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] IP Owners Association Annual Meeting (September 19, 2027)

Sun, 19 Sep 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 348-2704 or gwebb@rice.edu

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IP Owners Annual Meeting

https://ipo.org/index.php/event/2027-ipo-annual-meeting/

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] ChIPs Global Summit (October 13, 2027)

Wed, 13 Oct 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 348-2704 or gwebb@rice.edu

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ChIPs Global Summit

https://chipsnetwork.org/chips-global-summit/

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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[other] AIPLA Annual Meeting (October 28, 2027)

Thu, 28 Oct 2027 14:00:00 GMT

HIPLA is pleased to share notice of certain non-HIPLA events that may be of interest to HIPLA members:

For these events, please confirm the event details with the host organization, as HIPLA makes no representations regarding the accuracy of the information presented here.
To recommend an event for inclusion, please contact George Webb, HIPLA Meeting Arrangements & Programs Chair, at (713) 348-2704 or gwebb@rice.edu

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AIPLA Annual Meeting

https://www.aipla.org/detail/event/2027/10/28/default-calendar/aipla-2027-annual-meeting

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Have an idea for HIPLA's next CLE?

HIPLA welcomes members to submit proposals for future CLE programs:

Proposed topics should be authoritative, timely, and of practical interest to IP attorneys and patent agents who are HIPLA's members.
For details and to submit a proposal, please visit our new portal at https://forms.gle/rKhBr6rMafbw1RVEA

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