MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Location of Events
Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC):
| Academic Course *Cancelled* |
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INTA Booth
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| Advanced Mediation Training |
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INTA Annual Meeting Orientation & Cocktail Reception |
| Committee Meetings |
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Registration |
| E-Access Pavilion |
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Trademark Administrators Brunch |
| Educational Sessions |
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Opening Ceremonies |
| Exhibition Hall |
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Table Topics |
| Hospitality |
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Welcome Reception |
The Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers:
| Association Brunch |
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INTA Gala
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| China Reception |
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INTA PAC Reception |
| Government Officials Reception |
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Law Student and Young Practitioner Happy Hour |
| In-House Counsel Luncheon |
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President’s Dessert Reception |
| In-House Counsel Reception |
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Professor Breakfast |
The Museum of Flight: Grand Finale.
Registration
Location: WSCTC, Hall 4D Skybridge
Early Bird Registration
SAVE NOW! Annual Meeting participants who register with full payment on or before Friday, March 20, 2009 will receive the early bird discount, have their name listed in the print Final Program & Attendee Directory and their meeting credentials mailed to them in advance of the meeting.
Credentials
Annual Meeting attendees who register with full payment by Friday, March 20, 2009 will receive their credentials by mail in advance of the meeting. To simplify your registration process, simply bring these credentials with you onsite to the Registration Desk to pick up your badge holder, lanyard and bag.
Late Registration
Attendees who register online after Friday, March 20, 2009 may pick up their credentials onsite at the Registration Desk in the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC).
Onsite Registration
After April 24, 2009, attendees must register onsite at the Registration Desk in the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC).
Registration Desk Hours
- Saturday, May 16, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 18, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality Area
Location: WSCTC, Halls 4 B/C
Meet colleagues, network with other attendees or simply take a break between sessions in the Hospitality Area. Continental breakfast is provided in this area 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Monday – Wednesday. Beverages are available throughout each day.
Hospitality Area Hours
- Saturday, May 16, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 18, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall
Location: WSCTC 4 E/F
The Annual Meeting will host more than 8,500 trademark professionals from around the world, providing a unique opportunity for buyers and sellers of trademark-related products and services to connect with one another. The Exhibition Hall features the INTA Booth, where INTA staff members are available to help you learn more about the Association and its many benefits and services, and INTA’s Anticounterfeiting Exhibit, which features examples of counterfeit products and anticounterfeiting campaigns, descriptions of INTA’s activities against counterfeiting and presentations from INTA members.
Exhibition Hall Hours
- Sunday, May 17, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Internet Access
Location: WSCTC, Halls 4 B/C
Attendees can access their personal and business email accounts, fill out session evaluations and print course materials at the E-Access Pavilion, located in the Hospitality Area.
Opening Ceremonies
Location: WSCTC, Ballroom 6 A/B/C
Sunday, May 17, 2009, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join the trademark community as it assembles for the Opening Ceremonies to inaugurate the Annual Meeting. Hear INTA’s 2009 president, Richard Heath, share the Association’s vision, following brief remarks by the Annual Meeting Project Team co-chairs, INTA’s executive director, and the Keynote Speaker, Elle Macpherson.
Keynote Address
The Keynote Speaker will be Elle Macpherson, Model, Actress, Business Woman and brand owner. Ms. Macpherson will welcome members at the Opening Ceremonies and help kick off the Annual Meeting. Don’t miss this exciting keynote event!
Sessions and Industry Breakouts
Location: WSCTC, Level 6
Participate in a conference filled with sessions on timely issues affecting the IP world. This meeting will turn the spotlight on the increasingly important social and environmental issues that have changed how marketers and agencies reach consumers. With higher profile news stories highlighting climate change and health issues, corporations and consumers are being presented with new choices in the exercise of their purchasing power. Consumers now have greater opportunities to select products that are organic, sustainable and fair trade; products whose impact reduces the effect on the environment, in both their use and their manufacture; and products made by companies that give part of their profits to charities.
Companies now have the task of educating consumers about these choices and the benefits of choosing environmentally friendly products, while making sure their products live up to these new standards and are marketed correctly. A selection of educational sessions will shed light on how brands and trademarks are affected by this new trend and how the trend might affect IP lawyers and their everyday practice. This trend, which is not likely to be short lived, has begun to change the way brands are used and trusted by consumers.
The educational component of this meeting is designed to focus on a wide variety of trademark law and related issues that you will not want to miss. The schedule each day is packed with interactive workshops, informative industry breakouts and exciting educational sessions that will bring you up-to-date on hot topics and regional issues. On Monday, CM01 — Brands and the Socially Concerned Consumer will epitomize the topical theme and enlighten IP professionals on essential social and environmental issues. On Tuesday, CT03 — BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) — Looking to the Future of Protection, Enforcement and Exploitation will explore issues in some of the fastest growing countries in the world. On Wednesday morning, the ever-popular CW01 — Annual Review of U.S. Federal Case Law and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Developments will condense a year’s worth of major case law into 75 minutes.
The cross-discipline programming focuses on a variety of topics, including worldwide Customs law enforcement mechanisms, anticounterfeiting issues and updates, trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, opinion letter drafting, trademark surveys, international trademark filing and the securitization and collateralization of brands. Additionally, similar to last year, a series of Regional Update sessions for Africa, China, the European Union, the Middle East, Latin America, and East and South East Asia replace the previous Annual Review of International Case Law session.
Also scheduled is a full complement of Industry Breakout Sessions containing a cross-discipline focus on regulatory and trademark issues relating to the sports and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, Internet, consumer goods and retail services industries.
Seats at the Sessions and Industry Breakouts fill up quickly and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Educational sessions are eligible for CLE credits and CPD points.
The CLE booth will be open Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Workshops
Location: WSCTC, Level 6
An assortment of workshops on practical, substantive issues will provide valuable insights and an unparalleled opportunity to polish your skills. Brainstorm with experts to learn how to successfully draft a multinational trademark clearance opinion letter, participate in a mock mediation proceeding led by expert attorneys from around the world and acquire pre-filing litigation strategies. Other Workshop topics include packaging and product design issues, international trademark filing tips, market evolution and brand collision, and updates on the Madrid Protocol.
Workshops are limited to 80 participants and are on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Workshops are eligible for CLE credits and CPD points.
The CLE booth will be open Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Table Topics
Location: WSCTC, Room 602-604
This meeting offers 160 moderated discussions for groups of ten people on a wide variety of timely and important issues. Network with your colleagues and enjoy a meal in the process.
There is a limit of two Table Topics per person for the entire meeting. Pre-registration for these events is required. Tickets cost US $ 45 per Table Topic. Tickets for admission to Table Topics will not be sold at the door; any remaining Table Topics tickets will be sold at the Registration Desk onsite. Tickets are nonrefundable.
Table Topics are available on the following days and times:
Sunday, May 17
- Brunch Table Topics: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Luncheon Table Topics: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20
- Breakfast Table Topics: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Luncheon Table Topics: 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Table Topics are not eligible for CLE credits or CPD points.
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