Virtual-Only Programming

Rediscovering INTA’s Practice Guides

Speed Networking (VIRTUAL)

Speed Networking sessions help you make global business connections and revitalize former contacts to support your business continuity. With fun questions to break the ice and great conversations that follow, you won’t believe it when the hour is up! 

Sessions will be virtually to help you expand your network and develop new business relationships.

Welcome Remarks
Followed by The Court of Public Opinion: How to Execute and Manage a Public Brand Evolution (VIRTUAL)

Savvy brand professionals are no strangers to the new reality that even the slightest change to a beloved brand can trigger a tidal wave of public opinions and commentary, from Twitter to “Saturday Night Live.” So how does a company decide to update a brand, and then plan for the resulting public reaction? Our panel from Mars, Incorporated will share their stories and insights on the recent M&M’S brand evolution from the legal, business, and communications perspectives—we’re in for a treat!

Moderator: Dana Justus, Counsel, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. (USA)

Speakers:

• Jessica Adelman, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Head of Global Communications, Mars Incorporated (USA)
• Jane Hwang, Global Portfolio Vice President, Mars, Incorporated (USA)
• Pamela Mallari, Senior Counsel, Chocolate and Marketing Properties, Mars, Incorporated (USA)

Speed Networking

Speed Networking sessions help you make global business connections and revitalize former contacts to support your business continuity. With fun questions to break the ice and great conversations that follow, you won’t believe it when the hour is up! 

Sessions will be virtually to help you expand your network and develop new business relationships.  

Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting

Customs and Cross Border Synergy: Best Practices for Recordation and Border Enforcement Measures (Africa, Europe, and Asia) (VIRTUAL)

Supported by Strategic Sponsor—Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting, WANHUIDA

Perspectives from government officials and IP practitioners on best practices in these regions.

Moderator: Uche Nwokocha, Partner, Aluko & Oyebode (Nigeria)

Speakers:

• Toyin Ampitan, Deputy Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service (Nigeria)
• Nicole Semjevski, EUIPO Observatory, IP Enforcement Portal Team, EUIPO (Spain)
• Kowit Somwaiya, Managing Partner, LawPlus Ltd. (Thailand)

Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting

How to Approach Anticounterfeiting in 2022: Best Practices for Online Anticounterfeiting Measures Globally—Legislation, Technology, and Strategies (VIRTUAL)

Supported by Strategic Sponsor—Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting, WANHUIDA Intellectual Property

As brands continue to adjust to the expanding online sale of counterfeit goods globally, technology, legislation and anticounterfeiting strategies are developing and shifting quickly. What do brand protection practitioners need to know about current trends and best practices in dealing with counterfeits online? Legislation addressing third-party sellers of counterfeit goods has been developing in several countries in the past two years. Additionally, the use of blockchain, AI, machine learning, and other technologies as anticounterfeiting tools in the online space is increasing.

This panel will explore various best practices used by brands and other practitioners to address these new developments in fighting counterfeits in the online space.

Moderator: Kari Kammel, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach, Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (USA)

Speakers:

• Thomas Dillon, Legal Counsellor, WIPO, Building Respect for IP Division (Switzerland)
• Guadalupe Garcia Crespo, Regional Brand Protection Manager, Mercado Libre (Argentina)
• Kirstine Pederson, Head of International IP Crime Investigators College, INTERPOL (France)
• Fanta Punch, Partner, M. Hamel-Smith & Co. (Trinidad & Tobago)

Virtual Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in small group settings to discuss predetermined topics of interest. This year’s Table Topics includes subjects that correlate with our Education tracks.

Table Topics will be moderated one-hour sessions taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Pre-registration is required.

Registration: US $30

TM5 and INTA Sixth Joint Workshop: Recent Amendments to Trademark Laws and Trademark Examination Guidelines

Our worldwide trademark protection system is predicated on the principle of respecting each other’s jurisdictions and laws. Because of this, it is important to keep updated on the latest developments in the trademark law and examination standards in each country and region. The TM5 member jurisdictions represent approximately 80% of the world’s trademark applications. Accordingly, in this TM5 Joint Workshop we will introduce recent amendments to the trademark laws and examination standards of the member jurisdictions. We hope this provides a useful opportunity for users to access a wealth of information.

*TM5 is a forum through which the China National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC (CNIPA), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) exchange information and undertake cooperative activities with the aim to support global business activities through trademark protection.

TMA Idea Exchange

Your TMA Career Path. Trademark Administrators frequently come across a lot of situations that can be difficult to navigate. Each group will work on their specific scenario and will brainstorm talking points, narrow them down to effective points, and present their arguments in support of their claims.

Speaker: Elyssa LeFevre Chayo, Chief Executive Officer, Firm Forward LLC (USA)

Facilitating Discussions in Various Jurisdictions Around the World: Meet IP Attachés

Since its establishment by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2006, the Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché Program has worked to improve IP systems and to help U.S. stakeholders, such as businesses, legal representatives, and rights holders, internationally. IP attachés are in posts around the world. Meet these passionate IP professionals and learn about their work. In the first half of the session, each IP attaché will provide a brief update from their post, and a facilitated discussion on recent trademark trends in their jurisdiction will be the focus of the second half of the session.

Moderator: Dominic Keating, Director of Intellectual Property Attaché Program, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USA)

Speakers:

• John Cabeca, Intellectual Property Counsel for South Asia, United States Patent and Trademark Office (India)
• David Kellis, Intellectual Property Attaché for South America, United States Patent and Trademark Office (Brazil)
• Marina Lamm, Intellectual Property Attaché at the U.S. Mission to the World Intellectual Property Organization and United Nations, United States Patent and Trademark Office (Geneva)
• Dorian Mazurkevich, Intellectual Property Attaché for Eurasia, United States Patent and Trademark Office (Ukraine)
• Conrad Wong, Intellectual Property Attaché for China, United States Patent and Trademark Office (China)

REGIONAL UPDATE

Data Protection in Africa: Juxtaposing Privacy Laws Across South Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe 

There has been an increase in the use of the Internet across the African continent, aided by the recent growth of investment into the local digital infrastructure, reduction in the associated costs, and improved user access. This has allowed both individuals and private and public entities the ability to access, collect, process, and/or disseminate personal data more easily.  In turn, this has spurred several African countries to enact comprehensive data protection laws and to establish data protection authorities. This session will explore the concept of data privacy protection. Speakers will provide a comparison of data privacy laws across South Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Kenya. Speakers will discuss issues arising from these laws and will explore the implication of these laws on brands—most especially technology companies.

Moderator: Tolu Olaloye, Senior Associate, Jackson, Etti, Edu, & Co. (Nigeria)

Speakers:

• Brenda Matanga, Partner, B. Matanga Intellectual Property Attorneys for Africa (Zimbabwe)
• Shem Otanga, Partner, Kieti Law LLP (Kenya)
• Kelly Thompson, Partner Adams & Adams (South Africa)
• Blaise Ruhima, Divisional Manager, Office of the Registrar (Rwanda)

Virtual Vino

Take your taste buds on a mini-vacation with a certified sommelier who will bring the taste of the grape to your home! You’ll receive a recommendation of 5 different wines to sample at home. This session is a fun way to learn something new while connecting with others.

Building and Maintaining an Inclusive Culture 
Presented by the Law Firm Committee

This panel will discuss how organizations, specifically, law firms and in-house legal teams, are taking diversity to the “next level” by making efforts to create an inclusive culture.

Moderator: Sarah Bro, Managing Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• James Buchan, Managing Partner, Gowlings WLG (Canada)
• Meera Chature Sankhari, Managing Partner, Jupiter Law Partners (India)
• Luis F. Ruiz, Partner, BLP Abogados (Guatemala)

COMPLEMENTARY RIGHTS, REGULATORY ISSUES, AND BRAND RESTRICTIONS

Goodbye to Iconic Trademarks! The Days of Brand Freedom Are Over (VIRTUAL)

This session will provide a brief review of the INTA Brand Restriction study and 2021 Brand Finance study on the economic impact of brand restrictions; a review of legislation around the world encroaching on brand holder’s ability to freely to operate; and practical advice on how best to combat brand restrictions going forward.

Moderator: Caroline Chicoine, Of Counsel, Husch Blackwell (USA)

Speakers:

• David Haigh, Founder and CEO, Brand Finance Plc (United Kingdom)
• Wallis Pons, Partner, AngelesPons (Dominican Republic)
• Stephen Stern, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Australia)

Live Stream

IP Office of the Future: How to Build an Action Plan for a 21st Century IP Office

IP offices are shifting from registries to innovation hubs, government councils, and data providers. The 2020 IPO Of the Future Report showed how IP offices are aligning their functions with national economic policies. They also need to adapt to increasing applications volumes, technological challenges, and a stronger integration of IP rights, while managing their financial resources. This year, heads of six IPO offices will reflect on the relation between national economic policies and IPOs actions plans, financial sustainability, and the pros and cons of integrating all IP rights in one office.

Moderator: Jose Luis Londono, Director Policy Development, International Trademark Association (Chile)

Speakers:

• Rowel Barba, Director General, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Philippines)
• Catherine Chammartin, Director General, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Switzerland)
• Konstantinos Georgaras, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Canada)
• Jose Antonio Gil Celedonio, Director General, Spanish Patents and Trademark Office (Spain)
• David S. Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USA)
• Rena Lee, Chief Executive, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Singapore)
• Tim Moss, Chief Executive Officer and Comptroller General, UK Intellectual Property Office (United Kingdom)

Political Action Committee (PAC) Reception 

REGIONAL UPDATE

China Case Law Update: Staying Ahead of the Curve in Punitive Damages Calculation

Damages are certainly on the rise in China, especially with the concept of punitive damages included in all major IP legislations. In November 2019, a revised Trademark Law of China came into force. One of the highlights in the Revision was increased penalties, including statutory damages and punitive damages, against trademark pirates. Since then, the China courts have focused their efforts on implementing these new amendments, and formalizing the practice into official judicial interpretation, guidelines and model cases. We are also seeing a clear increase of cases where the courts awarded the damages close to or equivalent to the maximum amount allowed by law. In this context, the “China Case Law Update: Staying Ahead of the Curve in Punitive Damages Calculation” will offer a practical view of the real-life issues on the ground, at both an operational and policy level.

Speakers will address trendsetting cases, pivoting the scope of punitive damages application, determination of calculation base and multiples, with a particular focus on the conditions of “intentional” and “serious circumstances” and how they factor into the methods of calculating damages overall. Speakers will also recap the developing trend of legislation and practice regarding punitive damages and discuss how other avenues, such as recovery of attorney fees, evidential rules may play their role in the calculation of damages, and the best practice and valuable tips of claiming high damage awards.

This Update, intended for a global audience of brand legal practitioners, will provide insider analysis on key decisions rendered by the China courts over the last 18 months on the hot topic of punitive damages calculation. Come away with a better understanding of latest developments, ask if the trends fit for the fact patterns in your case, and develop multiple strategies to be applied simultaneously.

Moderator: Monica Su, Sr. China Representative Officer, INTA (China)

Speakers:

• Weijun Zhang, Director of IP & Competition Law Research Center, Tongji University (China)
• Carol Wang, Shanghai Litigation Head, Lusheng Law Firm (China)
• Wei He, Partner, Wanhuida IP (China)

Speed Networking

Speed Networking sessions help you make global business connections and revitalize former contacts to support your business continuity. With fun questions to break the ice and great conversations that follow, you won’t believe it when the hour is up! 

Sessions will be virtually to help you expand your network and develop new business relationships.  

Welcome Remarks, followed by:

The Business of Brands

Transfer Pricing and Brands (Ownership and Valuation) (VIRTUAL)

IP professionals regularly partner with tax colleagues to help ensure secure and efficient IP ownership and geographic placement. Transfer pricing—the internal mechanisms by which global firms share IP—has become a hotbed for disputes about the value of brands and the integrity of ownership regimes. Transfer pricing disputes provide us a window into seeing how our planning decisions may be viewed under the critical eye of high-stakes litigation. This panel of IP experts, and tax and IP practitioners, will discuss the key brand issues revealed in transfer pricing disputes.

Moderator: Jeff Marowits, President, Client Services, Keystone Strategy, LLC (USA)

Speakers:

• David Farhat, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (USA)
• Miriam Fisher, Partner, Latham & Watkins (USA)
• David Franklyn, Director, The McCarthy Institute (USA)
• Krista Holt, Managing Director, Econ One Research Inc. (USA)
• Susan Ryba, Senior Counsel, Baker McKenzie (USA)

COMPLEMENTARY RIGHTS, REGULATORY ISSUES, AND BRAND RESTRICTIONS

The Hungry Caterpillar: Colin v. Cuthbert and a Look at How to Best Protect Cutting Edge Marks Inside and Outside the Trademark Arena (VIRTUAL)

In this session, we’ll discuss the widely followed “cake case” in the UK, featuring Colin and Cuthbert caterpillar cakes. Our discussion will touch on the claims made—trademark (not design or copyright as wrongly reported)—and will also consider whether inclusion of design or copyright claims might have resulted in a different outcome.

We’ll also discuss a case in which a 3D shape mark won over a 2D mark at the EUIPO. This is the Cultcamper case, between Pinball and Volkswagen, which saw Volkswagen successfully oppose an EU application on the basis of a 3D shape mark. 3D marks are difficult to protect and use as a basis of opposition and this case is an encouraging sign of slow acceptance of shape marks. We’ll consider whether a design right would have been of extra assistance in the case.

Moderator: Clair Lehr, Partner, Edwin Coe LLP (United Kingdom)

Speakers:

• Katherine Califa, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP (USA)
• Michael Silverleaf, QC, 11 South Square (United Kingdom)
• Yan Zhang, Partner, Beijing East IP (China)

Virtual Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in small group settings to discuss predetermined topics of interest. This year’s Table Topics includes subjects that correlate with our Education tracks.

Table Topics will be moderated one-hour sessions taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Pre-registration is required.

Registration: US $30

INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF IP

Cybersecurity: The Tenets of Proper Protection (VIRTUAL)

How do we protect ourselves against risks we do not even know exist yet? From companies embracing digital transformation and outsourcing their core processing and services to third parties, to suppliers offering cloud-based technologies for any existing processes, no company can really be immune to cyberattacks anymore. The damages and costs associated with cybercrime and incidents reached an infamous record of over US $6 trillion last year—twice what that number was back in 2015—and the threats from these crimes seem to be growing faster than businesses can reasonably keep up with them.

Keeping some distance from scary predictions, this session will address today’s most critical security risks for business organizations, including internal vulnerabilities and external threats, and the various strategies to respond to those risks, from after-the-fact mitigation to proactive management. We will discuss the main areas that need to be covered by any sound cybersecurity policy, including technology, processes, people, and insurance. Also, as organizations do not exist to be secure, but rather to achieve business goals, the session will discuss how to factor in cybersecurity in a way that supports the mission of the organization, and how to implement programs that manage risks to an acceptable level but do not necessarily strive for perfect security.

Moderator: Swati Sharma, Partner, Anand and Anand (India)

Speakers:

• Gabriela Kennedy, Partner, Mayer Brown (Hong Kong)
• Alban Kwan, Regional Director, CSC Global (Hong Kong)
• Jonathon Matkowsky, VP Digital Risk, Microsoft (USA)

Meet the Copyright Offices Registrars
Presented by the Copyright Committee

Hear from the copyright offices’ registrars from around the world in this special flash briefing for INTA members. Copyright registrars will share information on projects, priorities, and future plans.

Moderator: Faisal Daudpota, Partner, Daudpota International (UAE)

Speakers:

• Marco Antonio Morales Montes, Head of National Institute of Copyright (Mexico)
• Yoshida Mitsunari, Director, Copyright Division, Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
• Dr. Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Registrar of Copyrights (India)
• Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office (USA)

LIVE STREAM: REGIONAL UPDATES

Annual Review of Leading Case Law in Europe

Plan to attend this popular INTA event and hear Trademark Reporter authors Tom Scourfield, Jordi Güell, and Martin Viefhues deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by courts in 2021 (and thereafter) in the European Union (at both the EU and national levels), the United Kingdom, and other European territories. And be sure to check out the Annual Review of European Trademark Law: 2021 in Review, published in The Trademark Reporter, Vol. 112, No. 2.

Speakers:

• Jordi Güell , Partner, Güell IP (Spain)
• Tom Scourfield, Co-Head, International IP Group, CMS (United Kingdom and Poland)
• Martin Viefhues, Co-Founder and Managing Director, JONAS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (Germany)

A World Tour of Chocolate

Enjoy a brief history of chocolate’s origins, followed by a deep discussion of how cacao moved around the world from South America to Europe and demos of chocolate treats from around the world. You’ll be provided with a list of the chocolates featured.

CAPSULE KEYNOTE

The Future of Patents: What Trademark Lawyers Need to Know About Upcoming Changes in Europe

In today’s increasingly knowledge-based society, intellectual property supports and frames innovation. In addition to trademark and complementary rights, patents rights are fundamental in protecting innovation. The European patent system will shortly undergo its most significant change in 40 years with the Unitary Patent Package (UPP) launch. Join António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office, to learn more about these upcoming changes in protecting and enforcing patents rights in Europe and why this is important to trademark practitioners.

Speaker: António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office

LIVE STREAM: ENFORCEMENT AND ANTICOUNTERFETITING

Customs and Cross Border Synergy: Best Practices for Recordations and Border Enforcement Measures in the Americas and the Caribbean

Supported by Strategic Sponsor—Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting, WANHUIDA Intellectual Property

Perspectives from government officials and IP practitioners on best practices in these regions.

Moderator: Robb Beckerlegge, Partner, Baker & Hostetler (USA)

Speakers:

• Becky Ilson-Skinner, Senior Program Advisor, Canada Border Services Agency (Canada)
• Shirley Sheppard, Legal Counsel, Customs & Excise Division (Trinidad & Tobago)
• Alaina Van Horn, CBP-U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USA)

COMPLEMENTARY RIGHTS, REGULATORY ISSUES, AND BRAND RESTRICTIONS

ICANN Update (VIRTUAL)

Can you wait another five years for ICANN to develop a centralized process to get access to Whois data? Are you still waiting for the next round of new gTLD applications to open, something ICANN suggested would occur within two to three years of the first launch in 2012? Whatever resulted from ICANN’s review of its rights protection mechanisms such as the Trademark Clearinghouse and the URS? And is the UDRP being revised? Come get the latest scoop on all things ICANN from veterans who have been practicing in this complicated space.

Moderator: Fabricio Vayra, Partner, Perkin Coie (USA)

Speakers:

• Brian King, Head of Policy and Advocacy, Clarivate (UK) Ltd. (USA)
• Margaret Milam, IP Enforcement & DNS Policy Lead, Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA)
• Susan Payne, Head of Legal Policy, Com, Laude (United Kingdom)

Buying Online Is Not a Safe Harbor Anymore

Supported by Strategic Sponsor—Enforcement and Anticounterfeiting, WANHUIDA Intellectual Property

Counterfeiters are getting more sophisticated and trademark owners should be creative and aggressive in pursuing different mechanisms to prevent consumers from buying counterfeit products online. This panel will focus on different experiences that experts have faced when combating counterfeit products on the Internet and social media.

Moderator: Eryck Castillo, Senior Partner, Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C. (Mexico)

Speakers:

• Megan Carpenter, Dean, UNH-Franklin Pierce School of Law (USA)
• Colette Durst, Vice President and Chief Trademark Counsel, 3M (USA)
• Francesca Silverman, Senior Managing Counsel, Mastercard International Incorporated (USA)
• Tara Steketee, Director, Product Integrity, Merck & Co. (USA)

China: Post Pandemic Trademark Policies

The China trademark regime has constantly been evolving over the pandemic period, making remarkable headway at every level. Moving into the post-pandemic era, it’s vital to stay ahead of the curve and navigate your brand protection strategy through all these new complexities!

The China Trademark Association (CTA), together with experts from different sectors, is pleased to present the latest developments in China’s trademark regulations and practical guidelines. The speakers will take a deeper dive into the following:

• Expert interpretation of the lately released Guidelines for Trademark Examination and Trial in China.
• Progress and achievement made on a juridical level in terms of IP protection.
• Top practice tips that all brand legal practitioners need to know!

Speakers:

• Wang Weiwei, Legal and Treaty Department, CNIPA (China)
• Fan Miduo, Judge of Beijing IP Court (China)
• Wu Xiangrong, Partner of Wanhuida Intellectual Property (China)

Body Bootcamp (VIRTUAL)

Join us for full-body, strength-based, functional movements with a hint of cardio.

Equipment needed:

• Bench or couch
• Yoga mat (optional)
• Dumbbells

BUILDING A BETTER SOCIETY THROUGH BRANDS

Brands with a Purpose: An Asian Perspective (VIRTUAL)

Many ingredients make a company great. But clear purpose remains one of the most critical. Employees play a crucial role in achieving such purpose, while the company supports and rewards their work through common values. Among the most iconic purpose-driven companies in Asia, some truly make a difference, thinking and acting as citizens deeply involved in the development of the community. Three examples are Tata, Airtel, and Unilever.

This session will focus on these companies’ evolution over the years and their increasing global footprint; the vision of these companies across entities and activities; and an exploration of concrete examples showing their vision in action.

Moderator: Sujata Chaudhri, Principal, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys (India)

Speakers:

• Amrita Padda, Chief People Officer, Bharti Airtel (India)
• Parnil Sarin, Global Brand Director, Unilvever (Singapore)
• Manjula Sriram, DGM, Sustainability Strategy and Communications, Tata Sustainability Group (India)

Building an Effective DEI Strategy: Connecting Your DEI Efforts to Your Corporate Vision (VIRTUAL)

Major social issues often emerge with dizzying speed, while others remain a steady drumbeat. Social media amplifies these issues and can make them seemingly larger or more immediate or pressing. As a brand owner, how do you respond? How do you navigate these turbulent social media waters?

An effective DEI policy provides the foundation. This session will focus on:

• What should be in your DEI strategy
• Building a DEI strategy that connects to your vision
• Developing and maintaining thoughtful efforts, including women’s leadership initiatives, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ advancement, and mental health promotion

Moderator: R. Scott MacKendrick, Partner, Bereskin & Parr (Canada)

Speakers:

• Lauren Chamblee, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft (USA)
• Cassandra Kelly, Tech Entrepreneur, Board Director, Advisor and Speaker, CassandraKelly.com (Australia)

REGIONAL UPDATE

Lessons Learned from Recent Legislative Updates in Latin America and the Caribbean

From the implementation of brand restrictions legislation to the repercussions of joining the Madrid Protocol, this session will explore the impact that recent trademark-related legislation has had in this region. Panelists will share their experiences with these updates and explore the following questions:

• For countries that are still debating the adoption of similar legislation, what are the critical issues affecting brand owners?
• How has the new legislation impacted your clients?
• What strategies and best practices should be implemented?
• Are local clients taking advantage of the Madrid Protocol?
• How has this impacted your practice?

Moderator: Flavia Campbell, Member, Dickinson Wright (USA)

Speakers:

• Diana Arredondo, Senior Corporate Counsel, IP, Amazon.com, Inc. (USA)
• Pedro Tavares, Senior Associate, BMA- Barbosa Mussnich Aragao (Brazil)
• Monica Wolf, Partner, Wolf Mendez Abogados Asociados (Colombia)

Virtual Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in small group settings to discuss predetermined topics of interest. This year’s Table Topics includes subjects that correlate with our Education tracks.

Table Topics will be moderated one-hour sessions taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Pre-registration is required.

Registration: US $30

LIVE STREAM: REGIONAL UPDATE

Annual Review of U.S. Federal Case Law and TTAB Developments

Plan to attend this INTA annual favorite and hear Trademark Reporter authors Ted Davis and John L. Welch deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by U.S. courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for the year of Lanham Act administration (approximately July 2020–June 2021) and thereafter. And be sure to check out the United States Annual Review: The Seventy-Fourth Year of Administration of the Lanham Act of 1946, published in The Trademark Reporter, Vol. 112, No. 1.

Speakers:

• Ted Davis, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP (USA)
• John L. Welch, Counsel, Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, PC (USA)

Leadership LAB Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

Join this interactive session to have candid conversation with fellow committee leaders as we kick off the new committee term. Share what is working well in your committee, discuss how you identify and support rising stars, and learn more about other leadership opportunities within INTA.

Open to Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Subcommittee Chairs.

CommitteeConnect
A Special Gathering for our 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ Virtual Only Registrants

Committee participation is such an important member benefit, and through our talented and dedicated group of volunteers, INTA achieves many of our strategic initiatives.

The last committee term was completely virtual, and we know there is a desire to meet and collaborate in person. Committee meetings have always been and remain a strong driver for attendance at our meetings—members want to contribute and benchmark together.

This year, INTA recognized that some of our volunteers would not be able to attend the in-person meeting due to travel restrictions and wanted to ensure that they could still have a committee experience.

New this Year! We’re debuting CommitteeConnect, a virtual meeting taking place one week after the Annual Meeting, especially for our virtual meeting registrants

What to Expect at CommitteeConnect?

• Welcome remarks and an update on the Board Meeting that will have taken place at the Annual Meeting on April 30, 2022, by INTA Leadership
• Update on the Advocacy, Resources, and Communications Groups Meetings
• Inter-Committee Networking Opportunity

CommitteeConnect is only available for 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ Virtual Only registrants who are 2022–2023 Committee Members.