Events

You're Invited! We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the OCIPLA 2025 Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Join us in the courtyard at The Boardwalk for an evening of holiday cheer. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a brief program at 7 p.m. (thanking our sponsors, welcoming our new Board members, and handing off the epic President’s sombrero). Drinks and Soho Tacos dinner (tacos, beans, rice, & chips) will be served.The event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly; in case of rain, we will share indoor arrangements. Member tickets are $15. Non-member and guest tickets are $25. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Whether or not you’re able to join, please share your thoughts with us using this short survey: OCIPLA 2026 Member Interest Survey OCIPLA Board of Directors Event Details DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2025 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: The Boardwalk - Courtyard: 18575 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92612 REGISTRATION: Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $25.00 Guest: $25.00

TOPIC:  Tips and tricks for successfully filing or defending domain name complaints under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) DESCRIPTION: Have a problem with cybersquatters infringing your brand in a domain name? Interested to learn the ins and outs of filing or defending a UDRP case with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? Date:  Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Time:  12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: SOL Mexican Cocina 1910 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration:Member: $35.00Non-Member: $60.00Student Member: $20.00 In-House Counsel:  FREE     SPEAKER Willem Leppink, European intellectual property & marketing lawyer, Ploum (Netherlands) Willem Leppink is a European intellectual property & marketing lawyer at the Dutch law firm of Ploum. He litigates and advises especially on trademark, design and copyright issues, domain names and unfair commercial practices, including comparative and misleading advertising.  For 20 years, Willem has been a domain name panelist with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Czech Arbitration Court. He is also a Legal Rights Objections (LRO) expert and a panelist for the Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark PDDRP) with WIPO.  He has been a panelist in over 400 domain name decisions. Willem is also a part-time lecturer in trademark law with the […]

TOPIC:  Navigating Ethical Minefields in IP Practice: Conflicts, Candor, and Compliance for Patent and Trademark Attorneys Date:  Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Time:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: registration, lunch, networking 12:00 - 1:00 PM: program Location: Aptus Court Reporting 2040 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 This ethics CLE, delivered by Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali LLP, provides a comprehensive overview of key ethical issues facing intellectual property lawyers, both in private practice and in-house. Attendees will explore the regulatory authority of the USPTO, dissect the complexities of IP conflicts—including subject-matter conflicts and in-house ethical dilemmas—and examine candor obligations in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation. The session also addresses the USPTO’s continued focus on candor and signature requirements, as well as tips for California practitioners dealing with CTAPP.  Join Emil as he takes you through practical examples, and best practices to uphold ethical standards, avoid malpractice, and navigate the evolving ethics landscape of IP law with confidence. Registration:Member: $15.00Non-Member: $30.00Student Non-Member: $20.00 In-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! Registration fee includes parking validation.     SPEAKER Emil J. Ali, Partner, McCabe Ali LLP Emil J. Ali is a […]