Previous RECORDED PIUG Conferences (2020-2021)

2021
24 – 28 May 2021 PIUG 2021 COMBINED ANNUAL AND BIOTECH VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (Recorded Version) – "UNCONVENTIONAL TIMES REQUIRE UNCONVENTIONAL SEARCH AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES" – Online
2020
26 – 30 October 2020 PIUG 2020 Annual Conference (Recorded Version) – "Taking Patent Information to the Next Level" – Online

Previous PIUG Conferences (1999-2021)

2021
24 – 28 May 2021 PIUG 2021 COMBINED ANNUAL AND BIOTECH VIRTUAL CONFERENCE – "UNCONVENTIONAL TIMES REQUIRE UNCONVENTIONAL SEARCH AND ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES" – Online
2020
20 - 21 February 2020 PIUG 2020 Biotechnology Conference – "Taking Biotechnology to the Next Level" – Cambridge, MA
26 – 30 October 2020 PIUG 2020 Annual Conference – "Taking Patent Information to the Next Level" – Online
2019
19 - 21 February 2019 PIUG 2019 Biotechnology Conference – "Taking Biotechnology to the Next Level" – Cambridge, MA
20 - 25 May 2017 PIUG 2019 Annual Conference – "Preparing For The Future And The Unknown: New Technologies And Skills For The Patent Searcher" – Alexandria, VA USA
23 - 25 September 2019 PIUG 2019 Northeast Regional Conference – "Navigating Patent Information in a Flat World" – Iselin, NJ
2018
20 - 21 February 2018 PIUG 2018 Biotechnology Conference – "The Evolution of Biotech Searching: New Approaches for Old Problems" – Cambridge, MA
5 May – 10 May 2018 PIUG 2018 Annual Conference – "Celebrating 30 Years Of Patent Information: Past, Present & Future" – Alexandria, VA USA
31 August 2018 PIUG-CPAC Asia 2018 Session – "Exploring New Tools And Techniques For Performing Comprehensive IP Search To Support Data-Driven Business Decision-Making" – Beijing, CN
8 - 10 October 2018 PIUG 2018 Northeast Regional Conference – Iselin, NJ
2017
27 - 28 February 2017 PIUG 2017 Biotechnology Conference – "Gaining Competitive Advantage in Biotech Patent Research Through Constructive Analysis and Client Engagement" – Boston, MA
20 - 25 May 2017 PIUG 2017 Annual Conference – "The Complete 21st Century Patent Searcher — Addressing Our Skills Gaps" – Atlanta, GA USA
6 September 2017 PIUG-CPAC Asia 2017 Conference – "Enhancing Patent Searching Skills To Impact The Business And Decision-Making" – Beijing, CN
25 - 27 September 2017 PIUG 2017 Northeast Conference – Iselin, NJ
2016
22 - 24 February 2016 PIUG 2016 Biotechnology Conference – "Preparing Your Comprehensive Biotech Search: What Experts Do Differently" – Boston, MA
26 April – 1 May 2016 PIUG 2016 Annual Conference – "Patent Information: Our Continuing Quest For Quality" – Vancouver, WA USA
20 September 2016 PIUG-PIAC Asia 2016 Session – "PIUG-PIAC Partnership: Roadmap To Excellence In Providing High-Value Patent Information Services" – Beijing, CN
26 - 28 September 2016 PIUG 2016 Northeast Conference – Iselin, NJ
2015
24 - 26 February 2015 PIUG 2015 Biotechnology Conference – "Maximizing Value in Biotechnology Searching with New Technologies and Trends" – hosted at Genentech, South San Francisco, CA
2 - 7 May 2015 PIUG 2015 Annual Conference – "From Search Strategy to Business Strategy: Domestic and International Practices, Styles, and Viewpoints" – Lombard, IL USA
12 - 14 October 2015 PIUG 2015 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2014
24 - 26 February 2014 PIUG 2014 Biotechnology Conference – "Staying on the Cutting Edge of Biotechnology Patent Searching" – Genzyme Center, Cambridge, MA
26 April – 1 May 2014 PIUG 2014 Annual Conference – "Patent Knowledge & IP Strategy: Riding the Waves of Change to Achieve Business Success" – Garden Grove, CA USA
29 September – 2 October 2014 PIUG 2014 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2013
26 February 2013 PIUG 2013 Biotechnology Meeting – "Meeting Challenges in Biotechnology Patent Searching" – hosted by Amgen, Cambridge, MA
27 April – 2 May 2013 PIUG 2013 Annual Conference – "Celebrating our Past 25 Years... Preparing for Our Future: Best Practices for Keeping Up with the Rapidly Changing Patent Landscape" – Alexandria, VA USA
30 September – 2 October 2013 PIUG 2013 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2012
7 February 2012 PIUG 2012 Biotechnology Meeting – "Competitive Intelligence: Meeting Current Challenges in Biotechnology" – Merck Research Laboratories, Boston, MA
28 April – 3 May 2012 PIUG 2012 Annual Conference – "View From a Mile High – Best Practices in Analysis and Visualization of Patent Information" – Denver, CO USA
22 – 26 October 2012 PIUG 2012 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2011
9 February 2011 PIUG 2011 Biotechnology Meeting – "New Biologics: Proteins & Beyond" – Genentech Campus, South San Francisco, CA
21-26 May 2011 PIUG 2011 Annual Conference – "Best Practices Beyond Free-text: The Value of Indexing and Classification when Searching and Analyzing Patents" – Cincinnati, OH USA
10-14 October 2011 PIUG 2011 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2010
10 February 2010 PIUG 2010 Boston Biotechnology Meeting hosted by Amgen, Cambridge, MA
1-6 May 2010 PIUG 2010 Annual Conference – "Moving Targets: Current & Future Best Practices and Opportunities for Patent Information Professionals" – Baltimore, MD USA
11-15 October 2010 PIUG 2010 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2009
11 February 2009 PIUG 2009 Boston Biotechnology Meeting hosted by Amgen, Cambridge, MA
2-7 May 2009 PIUG 2009 Annual Conference – "Searching for Patents Beyond Your Borders" – San Antonio, TX USA
12-15 October 2009 PIUG 2009 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2008
14 February 2008 PIUG 2008 Boston Biotechnology Meeting hosted by Genzyme, Cambridge, MA
17-22 May 2008 PIUG 2008 Annual Conference – "20 Years of Patent Searching in a World of Emerging Technologies" – Hyatt Regency Crystal City - Arlington, VA USA
13-16 October 2008 PIUG 2008 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2007
12 February 2007 PIUG 2007 Boston Biotechnology Meeting hosted by Amgen, Cambridge, MA
5-10 May 2007 PIUG 2007 Annual Conference – "Boolean and Beyond: Effective Patent Searching and IP Management" – Hilton Orange County - Costa Mesa, CA USA
9 October 2007 PIUG 2007 Northeast Conference – New Brunswick, NJ
2006
20-25 May 2006 PIUG 2006 Annual Conference - "Patent Information: Overcoming Pitfalls and Enhancing Productivity" - Hyatt Regency -  Minneapolis, MN USA
10 October 2006 PIUG 2006 Northeast Workshop - New Brunswick, NJ
2005
May 21-26, 2005 PIUG 2005 Annual Conference - "The Future of Patent Information: Tools and Techniques for Adding Value" - Hyatt Regency Crystal City - Arlington, VA USA
September 27-29, 2005 PIUG 2005 Northeast Workshop - Iselin, NJ
2004
May 22-27, 2004 PIUG 2004 Annual Conference - An International Conference for Patent Information Professionals
October 12, 2004 PIUG 2004 Northeast Workshop - Iselin, NJ
2003
October 8, 2003 PIUG 2003 Northeast Workshop, Iselin, NJ, USA
May 3-9, 2003 PIUG 2003 Annual Conference - An International Conference for Patent Information Professionals
2002
October 8, 2002 PIUG 2002 Northeast Workshop
April 20-24, 2002 PIUG 2002 Annual Conference - An International Conference for Patent Information Professionals
2001
October 16, 2001 PIUG 2001 Northeast Workshop
April 29 - May 2, 2001 PIUG 2001 Annual Conference
2000
October 11, 2000 PIUG 2000 Northeast Workshop
April 30 - May 3, 2000 PIUG 2000 Annual Meeting 2000 Demonstration Room
February 16, 2000 PIUG 2000 West Coast Workshop, Directions
1999
April 27 - 29, 1999 PIUG 1999 Annual Meeting 1999 Demonstration Room