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Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Printer-friendly Program at a Glance (.pdf)

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Registration and Hospitality


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Continental Breakfast


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Breakfast Table Topics 


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Committee Meetings


8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall


9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Tours


10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CW01 – Annual Review of U.S. Federal Case Law and TTAB Developments
Advanced Level
Be brought up to date on recent major decisions rendered by the U.S. courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Moderator:
Warren E. Olsen, Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto (United States)

Speakers: 
Theodore H. Davis, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP (United States)
Jordan S. Weinstein, Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. (United States)


CW02 – Fugitives in the World Wide Web – Tracking and Catching Them with Your Counsel from Different Jurisdictions
Advanced Level
An interactive trial with audience participation traces a global Internet infringement into the courts of several key countries, with quite different laws and outcomes.

Moderator:
Neal Greenfield (United States)

Speakers:
Massimiliano Mostardini, Bird & Bird (Italy)
Larry H. Tronco, King & Spalding LLP (United States)
Annie Siu Ting Tsoi, Deacons (Hong Kong, SAR)


11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS

CW04 – Searching Basics
Basic Level
Learn the “ABCs” of trademark searching. This panel of speakers provides an international perspective on searching basics. The session presents an overview of search engines, search strategies, and searching tips for Asia, the United States, Canada and Europe. Attention is also given to the use of outside search and investigative companies.

Moderator:
Melissa LaBauve, Adams and Reese LLP (United States)

Speakers:
Margaret J. Arnott, Mathys & Squire (United Kingdom)
Nancy A. Miller, Kvas Miller Everitt (Canada)
Nick Redfearn, Rouse & Co. International (Indonesia)

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
CW03 – Annual Review of International Case Law
Intermediate Level
Join a select panel of contributors to the International Annual Review issue of The Trademark Reporter® for an update on the most significant trademark cases from around the world.

Moderator:
Matthew Harris, Norton Rose (United Kingdom)

Speakers:
Shlomo Cohen, Dr. Schlomo Cohen & Co. (Israel)
Ricardo Anibal Mejia, Bufete Mejia & Asociados (Honduras)
Thomas Mudd, Zeiner & Zeiner (Czech Republic)
Paul Tackaberry, Ridout & Maybee LLP (Canada)


1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 
Luncheon Table Topics


7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Grand Finale – HMS Liberty Grand


SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT INTA’S 129TH ANNUAL MEETING IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, APRIL 28 – MAY 2, 2007!


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* Unless otherwise noted, all sessions and activities take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located at 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2W6.