INTA Exhibit
The INTA Exhibit, located in the Exhibition Hall, is the place to learn about INTA, whether you are a longtime member or this is your first Annual Meeting. INTA staff and volunteers are there to help you learn more about the Association and its many resources.

Internet Access
Attendees can access their personal and business email accounts at the E-Access Pavilion, located in the Hospitality Area.

Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Address
The INTA trademark community will assemble at the official opening of the 128th Annual Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2006. Commissioner Gary B. Bettman of the National Hockey League will give the keynote address at the opening ceremonies. Mr. Bettman, who brings years of experience in sports management to his position with the National Hockey League, will discuss issues relating to development and protection of internationally known sports league brands. 

Prior to the Keynote Address, INTA’s 2006 President Paul W. Reidl will share his vision for the Association following brief remarks by the Annual Meeting Project Team Chairs Kimbley Muller and Cynthia Rowden, and INTA Executive Director Alan C. Drewsen.

Sessions and Industry Breakouts
Amid a broad range of educational programs, the special theme of “Cross-Border Trademark Issues” will be highlighted. This theme touches on the myriad international trademark issues in the major industries and the importance of protection and enforcement around the world.

The meeting also offers a full complement of breakout sessions relating to the following industries: food and restaurants, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, travel and hotel, apparel and footwear, cosmetic, fragrance and personal care, and automotive, petroleum and chemical. 
We will offer the always popular Annual Review of U.S. Federal Case Law and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Developments session, as well as the Annual Review of International Case Law session. The meeting will also include practical sessions on geographical indications, the Madrid Protocol, ethics and much more.

Be sure to attend the special two-part litigation program, “MAXXXIMUM EXPOSURE: Moonshine, Major League and Preliminary Injunction Madness,” which will be held on Monday and Tuesday mornings. You’ll get a real-life look at a preliminary injunction argument through a mock case presented by two lawyers and a former judge of the U.S. District Court. See how the litigators argue the preliminary injunction motion, and find out their strategies on handling the matter and the rationale for the judge’s decision.

Workshops
A variety of workshops provide an unparalleled opportunity to polish your skills in conducting successful IP audits, using the Internet in many aspects of your work, preparing expert witnesses, protecting and enforcing trademarks, handling transactional issues and prevailing on preliminary injunctions, motions and depositions.

There is no additional fee to attend these workshops; however, there is a limited seating capacity of 150 people. Therefore, we urge you to arrive at the workshops promptly.

Table Topics
The Annual Meeting offers 155 moderated discussions for groups of ten people on a wide variety of timely and important issues. Network with your colleagues and enjoy breakfast or lunch in the process.

An additional registration fee of $40 per person, per Table Topic is required to cover food and beverage costs, and there is a limit of two Table Topics per person for the entire meeting. A full list of topics and moderators begins on page 15.

Academic Course on International Trademark Law
INTA’s Annual Meeting offers a one-credit course on International Trademark Law for its student members and other attendees. This accredited course, taught by professors and practitioners of trademark law from jurisdictions around the world, is designed to foster interest in the practice of trademark law for students considering this career path, and presents a comparative analysis of trademark laws and various international and regional treaties. To register for this course, please contact Michele Bridges, associate director of the Center for Intellectual Property at The John Marshall Law School, at +1-312-427-2737 or 6bridges@jmls.edu.

Mediation Training
INTA’s Annual Meeting offers a two-day mediation training session for the Panel of Neutrals on Saturday, May 6, 2006 and Sunday May 7, 2006. For more information on this session, please contact the ADR staff liaison at adr@inta.org.

INTA Gala
Enjoy an evening of elegant dining and entertainment at INTA’s black tie Gala, featuring a “Roaring ’20s” theme this year. The Gala is the occasion to recognize INTA’s award recipients, including the winners of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition and the Ladas Memorial Award, as well as the outstanding volunteers and leaders of the Association. It’s also the perfect place to entertain your clients and kick off the Annual Meeting.

To reserve space at the Gala, print and complete the Gala flyer, then return it to INTA. Questions? Contact gala@inta.org or call Customer Service at +1-212-642-1700.

Receptions
Meet with colleagues and friends at INTA’s three premier networking events.

Welcome Reception – Sunday, May 7, 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
“Metro Mosaic – Streets of Toronto”
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall A 

Regular Member Reception – Monday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(By invitation to Regular Members only)
The Fairmont Royal York

Grand Finale – Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
“Welcome Aboard the HMS Liberty Grand”
The Liberty Grand on Toronto’s downtown lakefront

Affiliate Events
Many of INTA’s members host social events during the Annual Meeting. Affiliates send out invitations in advance of the Annual Meeting and often offer them at their booths in the Exhibition Hall. While INTA welcomes such events, and encourages you to visit them in your spare time, it does not support those that take place during any of INTA’s scheduled educational, business and social events. 

INTA has reserved space in the Fairmont Royal York and the InterContinental Toronto Centre hotels. If you plan to hold a meeting or social function at these hotels during the Annual Meeting, INTA approval is required. To ensure that your space request form is approved in a timely manner, please print and complete the form, and send it as soon as possible directly to INTA. If you are planning a function at another location, this form must also be completed for our information.

Sports
Test your skills and network with friends and colleagues at INTA’s sporting events in Toronto.  Transportation to INTA-hosted sporting events, held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, will depart at the following times: 

Golf	11:00 a.m.
Tennis	12:00 p.m.
Dragon Boat Racing	CANCELLED
5K Run	1:00 p.m.

Tours
INTA offers a variety of tours to exciting and educational attractions to enhance your visit to Toronto. All tour buses will depart from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.