PROGRAM: TUESDAY, MAY 19
INTA’s Annual Meeting offers exciting and informative educational programming for all levels of experience and practitioner expertise on today’s most important international trademark issues and developments. The educational program includes sessions, industry breakouts, workshops and table topics, including updates of country and regional case law.
Location of Events
Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC): Academic Course, Advanced Mediation Training, Committee Meetings, E-Access Pavilion, Educational Sessions, Exhibition Hall, Hospitality, INTA Booth, New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation and Reception, Registration, Trademark Administrators Brunch, Opening Ceremonies, Table Topics, Welcome Reception.
The Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers: Association Brunch, China Reception, Government Officials Reception, In-House Counsel Luncheon, In-House Counsel Reception, INTA Gala, INTA PAC Reception, Law Student and Young Practitioner Happy Hour, President’s Dessert Reception, Professor Breakfast.
The Museum of Flight: Grand Finale.
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| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration and Hospitality
Locations: WSCTC, Hall 4D Skybridge and Hall 4 B/C
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| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast
Location: WSCTC, Hall 4 B/C
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| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Table Topics
Location: WSCTC, Room 602-604
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| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Breakfast Committee Meetings
Location: WSCTC, Levels 2, 3 and 6
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| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
INTA Roundtable Hosts Breakfast
(By invitation only)
Location: WSCTC, Room 609
The Roundtable Hosts Breakfast is held in honor of all hosts of INTA roundtables taking place between June 2008 and May 2009. The Association is grateful to the many volunteers who have contributed to the Roundtable Program’s success.
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| 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Tours
Depart WSCTC |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Exhibition Hall
Location: WSCTC, Halls 4 E/F
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| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Association Brunch
(By invitation only)
Location: The Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Cirrus Ballroom
The Association brunch provides an excellent opportunity for leaders of IP associations, INTA officers and staff throughout the world to network and benchmark with one another. |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
CT01 — Winning Strategies for Depositions in U.S. Trademark Cases
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6E
Experienced trial counsel will share tips on how to turn difficult situations to your advantage and create a clear and persuasive record. Learn how to deal with difficult witnesses who are evasive or hostile, or have selective memories. Counsel will share techniques for handling difficult opposing counsel — including dealing with intimidation, obstruction and improper objections. This session will include an interactive discussion on how these situations can be used to your advantage at trial and address special aspects of trial testimony depositions in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cases.
Moderator:
- Leslie J. Lott, Lott & Friedland, P.A. (United States)
Speakers:
- Ian K. Boyd, Harvey Siskind LLP (United States)
- John W. Crittenden, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (United States)
CT02 — Trademark Ethics 201 — Investigate this! Is it legal? Is it ethical?
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6C
This essential session will address the potential ethical and legal issues facing U.S. trademark practitioners when using investigators in the United States and abroad.
Moderator:
- Terence Dixon, GlaxoSmithKline (United States)
Speakers:
- Ayala Deutsch, NBA Properties, Inc. (United States)
- Joseph R. Dreitler, Bricker & Eckler (United States)
- Ken Taylor, Marksmen (United States)
CT03 — BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) — Looking to the Future of Protection, Enforcement and Exploitation
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6B
The BRIC countries are at the forefront of the developing world because of the fast pace of their development and large populations. Our speakers will introduce you to the legal and business environment and propose strategies for brand owners to maximize their opportunities and overcome challenges posed when exploiting brands in the BRIC countries.
Moderator:
- Abhishek Malhotra, TMT Law Practice (India)
Speakers:
- Anamaria Cashman, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (United States)
- Mario Augusto Soerensen Garcia, Soerensen Garcia Advogados Associados (Brazil)
- Denis E. Voevodin, Salans (Russian Federation)
IT01 — Industry Breakout: Sports and Entertainment — Reality TM
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6A
Industry experts will analyze trademark issues posed by a case study based on real-world experience. A fictional program concept will be dissected in detail, including a discussion of title clearance issues and strategies, trademark clearance in connection with advertising/promotional concepts for entertainment and sports, and trademark strategies for merchandising associated with an entertainment series.
Moderator:
- Judy McCool, Home Box Office, Inc. (United States)
Speakers:
- Frances Drummond, Freehills (Australia)
- Jeanene L. Jobst, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (United States)
- Mei-lan E.W. Stark, Fox Entertainment Group (United States)
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| 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
WORKSHOP
WT01 — Mediation Workshop
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Room 606
Participate in a mock mediation proceeding led by expert international attorneys. Our experts will work with their clients and the audience to discuss position and strategy. The audience will hear from each side as well as the mediator as they try to reach an amicable resolution.
Moderator:
- Janice Bereskin, Bereskin & Parr (Canada)
Speakers:
- Anna Carboni, Wilberforce Chambers (United Kingdom)
- Chris K. Job, Adams & Adams (South Africa)
- Timothy M. Kenny, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP (United States)
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10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Green Seattle Partnership Event
Depart WSCTC |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
CT20 — “Looking for the Truth” — Trademark Portfolio Audits and Due Diligence
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6E
This panel discussion will address the necessary steps, due diligence and drawbacks associated with the acquisition of a trademark portfolio or a company with a trademark portfolio — whether by purchase, merger, joint venture or otherwise. Speakers will explore the respective roles of corporate counsel and outside counsel from the point of view of the buyer and the seller, as the parties navigate from pre-closing activities through completion of post-closing activities.
Moderator:
- Susan Weller, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC (United States)
Speakers:
- James H. Buchan, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP (Canada)
- Karen Fong, Rouse & Co. International (United Kingdom)
- Sarah Anne Keefe, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC (United States)
- Bret I. Parker, Wyeth (United States)
CT21 — Getting in Shape for Global Design Protection
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Room 606
On January 1, 2008, the European Union acceded to the Hague System of International Design, thereby allowing E.U. companies to obtain protection of a design with a single application, not only throughout the European Union with the Community Design, but also in the countries that are members of the Geneva Act. The International System of Design Protection is intended to simplify procedures, reduce the costs for international protection and make administration easier. This international panel will examine the effectiveness of the process inside and outside the European Union and compare the international and the direct route for both Hague Agreement and non-Hague Agreement countries.
Moderator:
- Etienne Sanz de Acedo, Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) (Spain)
Speakers:
- Robert S. Katz, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. (United States)
- David Musker, RGC Jenkins & Co. (United Kingdom)
- Kozo Takeuchi, Fukami Patent Office (Japan)
CT22 — Recent Developments in U.S. Trade Secrets, Copyright and Right of Publicity Law
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6B
Receive a concise summary of recent decisions rendered by the U.S. courts, with useful practical tips in the areas of copyright, trade secrets and right of publicity.
Moderator:
- Dana M. Gilland, Diageo North America, Inc. (United States)
Speakers:
- Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP (United States)
- Scott Feldmann, Crowell & Moring LLP (United States)
- Gretchen Hoffman, Wong Cabello (United States)
CT23 — Just Pretend They Are All Naked — How to Be a Better Public Speaker
All Levels
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6C
A practical and interactive session to help improve speaking and presentation techniques, with valuable tips, “dos and don’ts,” and a primer on how to prepare a more effective visual presentation, not only at INTA events, but for any occasion. Speakers with substantial INTA volunteer experience will provide advice on how to become more involved with the Association as a committee member, speaker or host.
Moderator:
- Jody H. Drake, Sughrue Mion, PLLC (United States)
Speakers:
- R. Holland Campbell, ESPN, Inc. (United States)
- Marc A. Lieberstein, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP (United States)
- Mei-lan E.W. Stark, Fox Entertainment Group (United States)
- Carla J. Vrsansky, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC (United States)
IT20 — Industry Breakout: Consumer Goods and Retail Services — Parallel Trade and Exhaustion of Rights in the Consumer World: What Does the Consumer Want?
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6A
How can legal treatment of parallel trade and exhaustion of trademark rights affect or reflect consumers’ choices? Starting with a brief overview of exhaustion of rights types and trends, the session will go through recent milestone E.U. cases including Montex Holdings Ltd v. Diesel SpA on goods in transit, followed by the presentation of views by retail services and brand owner representatives who will discuss whether and how the legal frames are favorable or unfavorable to consumers’ interests and how to balance those interests with brand owners’ proprietary rights.
Moderator:
- Irina Lucidi, Philip Morris International Management SA (Switzerland)
Speakers:
- Guido Baumgartner, Coty, Inc. (Germany)
- Andrea Mondini, Schellenberg Wittmer (Switzerland)
- Kenneth Oh, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (United States)
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| 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Luncheon Table Topics
Location: WSCTC, Room 602-604
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| 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Luncheon Committee Meetings
Location: WSCTC, Levels 2, 3 and 6
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| 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Briefing on ICANN Implementation Recommendation Team (IRT)
Location: WSCTC, Room 6A
Learn about Internet policy issues concerning new gTLDs and the interplay between trademarks and Internet domain name system from individuals serving on ICANN's Implementation Recommendation Team (IRT).
The IRT was formed by the Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC) in consultation with ICANN staff, at the request of the ICANN Board of Directors to develop implementation recommendations on trademark protection issues in ICANN's proposed procedure for introducing new gTLDs to the Internet.
Moderator:
- Caroline G. Chicoine, Fredrikson & Byron, PA (United States)
Speakers:
- Nick Wood, Com Laude (United Kingdom)
- J. Scott Evans, Yahoo! Inc. (United States)
- Mark Partridge, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP (United States)
- Ellen B. Shankman, Ellen Shankman & Associates (Israel)
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| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
In-House Counsel Luncheon
(By invitation to In-House Counsel only, advance registration required)
Location: The Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Grand Ballroom C
Enjoy lunch and a great networking opportunity with other in-house counsel, as well as a presentation on 5 Strategies and Some Simple Tips for Credible Green Marketing with Impact by Jacquelyn Ottman, founder and CEO of J. Ottman Consulting Inc. (New York City), the foremost experts on green marketing in the U.S.
Attendance is limited to the first 200 in-house members who register for this luncheon in advance; there is no additional cost to attend. Tickets for admission will not be given out at the meeting.
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| 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
CT50 — Law Firm Best Practices in Trademark Clearance, Prosecution and Portfolio Management
All Levels
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6E
Sharing many years of experience with a wide variety of corporate and firm practices, the panelists will compare and contrast how law firms handle their practices and deliver content to the client, thus revealing the wide disparity in practices within and between firms. Discussion will include types and levels of searches; when and if full searches should be requested; how the search results are delivered, and how deeply one drills down in a search and whether there is a standard. Speakers will also discuss how and by whom within a firm applications are prepared and submitted; whether there is redundancy or make-work in some systems; what demands are placed on the client prior to filing; whether fraud warnings are routinely issued; and whether an attorney or paralegal signs e-filings on the client’s behalf, and if so for a search what kind of paperwork authorization is in place. Learn how much has to be done in order to constitute adequate due diligence.
Moderator:
- Joan L. Dillon, Joan Dillon Law, LLC (United States)
Speakers:
- Stanley H. Cohen, Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd. (United States)
- Anne Hiaring, Law Offices of Anne Hiaring (United States)
- Christine P. James, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP (United States)
- Lawrence R. Robins, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP (United States)
CT51 — Anticounterfeiting — Redefining the Battlefield
Intermediate / Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6C
Brand owners have taken the anticounterfeiting fight to new levels. This panel of experts will explore three hot topics: disrupting the Internet-facilitated sale of counterfeits, establishing landlord liability where vendors of counterfeit goods sell through rented/leased premises; and recovering the proceeds of trademark crime. Learn about recent developments and calls for new measures to supplement the brand owner’s armory.
Moderator:
- Jeremy Newman, Rouse & Co. International (United Kingdom)
Speakers:
- Daniel Dougherty, eBay Inc. (United States)
- Bruce W. Longbottom, Eli Lilly and Company (United States)
- Roland Mallinson, Taylor Wessing (United Kingdom)
- Stephen Marcus Stern, Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Australia)
CT52 — Regional Update: Europe — Trademark Use and Abuse
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6B
Join our expert panel of in-house and outside counsel in an interactive discussion of the latest developments in enforcement and defense of your trademark rights in Europe. The panel of speakers will use a case study to highlight issues relating to potential descriptiveness, the fair use defense, bad faith filing and invalidity, as well as the use requirement.
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Djura Mijatovic, Zivko Mijatovic & Partners (Spain)
- Jef Vandekerckhove, Philips Intellectual Property & Standards (The Netherlands)
- Verena von Bomhard, Lovells (Spain)
IT50 — Industry Breakout: On the Internet — Trademarks and the Web 2.0
Advanced Level
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6A
Get the latest information on trademark issues implicated in the launching of online advertising campaigns, including the purchase of keywords, buying display ads, developing and protecting taglines, and acquiring associated domain names.
Moderator:
- Russell Pangborn, Microsoft Corporation (United States)
Speakers:
- Nicholas Bolter, Howrey LLP (United Kingdom)
- Fabricio Vayra, Time Warner Inc.
- Suzanne V. Wilson, Arnold & Porter LLP (United States)
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| 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
WORKSHOP
WT50 — Market Evolution and Brand Collision — Implications for Brand Owners of Nature of Goods and Services in an Evolving World
Intermediate Level
Location: WSCTC, Room 606
Similarity of goods and services is a key concept in trademark law and affects trademark searching and the required judgment calls when clearing new brands. It is often critical to determining whether registration can be achieved over a prior mark and whether unauthorized use is infringing and in setting the outer limits of enforceable coexistence arrangements. As markets evolve, similarity is affected. Think of Apple and Cisco over the iPhone® personal digital assistant, as well as Apple Records and Apple over downloadable music. In this workshop, you will brainstorm with experienced trademark practitioners from old and new industries and consider those markets where change is occurring and the implications for brand owners.
Moderator:
- Odette M. Gourley, Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Australia)
Speakers:
- J. Scott Evans, Yahoo! Inc. (United States)
- Dinisa Folmar, The Coca-Cola Company (United Sates)
- Paul W. Reidl, Law Office of Paul W. Reidl (United States)
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| 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Committee Meetings
Location: WSCTC, Levels 2, 3 and 6
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4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Consideration for Careers in Trademark Law: A Panel Discussion for Law Students
(All law students are encouraged to attend.)
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers, Willow
Counsel from the intellectual property field will share invaluable advice about career possibilities and hiring practices in trademark law for students interested in the field. There is no cost to attend this event.
Moderator:
- Kelly P. McCarthy, Sideman & Bancroft (United States)
Speakers:
- Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte, Casalonga Avocats (France)
- Marshall Nelson, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (United States)
- Dan Poliak, Adobe Systems Incorporated (United States)
- Sarah Taylor, Perkins Coie (United States)
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| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Law Student and Young Practitioner Happy Hour
(All law students and young practitioners are encouraged to attend.)
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers, Aspen
The joint Law Student and Young Practitioner Happy Hour is the perfect opportunity for law students and practitioners new to trademark law to network and discuss career concerns. There is no cost to attend this event. |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Government Officials Reception
(By invitation only)
Location: The Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Issaquah
Join the INTA leadership and other government officials from around the world for a reception to thank you for your dedication and support of the trademark community. This reception provides an opportunity for officials to share information and best practices with their colleagues in the trademark community. |
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