Association was revived each time, ultimately finding its centre of gravity in Switzerland. The development of AIPPI to its present form has been continuous. From its roots in Western Europe, it has become a truly international Association, encompassing Eastern European countries, North, South and Central America, Asia (including large National Groups in China, Japan and South Korea), Australia, New Zealand and much of Africa. Throughout its long history, AIPPI has adopted more than 700 Resolutions and Reports. The presentation of these Resolutions and Reports to International Governmental Organisations, WIPO in particular, has contributed considerably to the development, improvement and harmonisation of the international protection of IP. World Congress AIPPI holds an annual World Congress in various locations around the world, attracting around 2000 leading practitioners, corporations, government and IP Office officials, judges, academics and other parties interested in IP. AIPPI World Congresses have an Educational Programme, which boosts professional development by offering panel sessions addressing all areas of IP, including a designated Pharma Day. Other signature sessions such as the themed IP lunches, leadership meetings, and roundtable discussions (AIPPI Cafés) are also part of the World Congress programme. Evenings are complete with Congress and private social functions, that take advantage of the host city’s historical and cultural settings. This yearly international event provides an excellent opportunity to meet and build personal and professional relationships. Other Activities Other online events are held throughout the year, such as the Young AIPPI Members Summit and various webinars organised by AIPPI and its National and Regional Groups. There are further in-person meetings organised by the National and Regional Groups, for example, yearly Trilateral Meetings. AIPPI publishes newsletters that provide important updates on the latest developments in intellectual property from around the world to help the IP community keep up to date as well as informed of its most recent activities. Becoming a member of AIPPI If you are interested in Membership, AIPPI invites you to join your country’s National or Regional Group. According to AIPPI’s Statutes, all Members of a National or Regional Group are automatically Members of AIPPI. If your principal professional or business activity is located in a country where no National or Regional Group of AIPPI exists, you may join as an Independent Member. Please fill out the Membership Application Form located on our website, www.aippi.org. The information provided will then be forwarded to the officers of the National or Regional