About INTA
INTA Foundation
Charitable organization with a mission to expand educational opportunities that empower students and professionals to join, shape, and strengthen the intellectual property (IP) community.
While INTA focuses on professionals already engaged in the trademark and IP profession, the INTA Foundation supports initiatives that provide greater access to the IP profession and to IP related educational and professional development opportunities for those that might not otherwise have access.
Board of Governors
Officers
Chair
Toe Su Aung
Director
Elipe Limited
UK
Treasurer
Debra Y. Hughes
Assistant General Counsel, Brand
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
USA
Secretary
Ayala Deutsch
Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
NBA Properties
USA
Counsel
Megan Bannigan
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
USA
Board Members
Safir Anand
Anand And Anand Advocates
India
Laura Collada
Dumont Bergman Bider & Co., S.C.
Mexico
Susan L. Crane
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
USA
Diane Lau
Trademark Program Lead
Meta Platforms, Inc.
USA
Lorenzo Litta
Abion
Italy
David Lossignol
Novartis International
Switzerland
Marc Trachtenberg
Greenberg Traurig
USA
Jason Yao
Wanhuida Intellectual Property
China
Fellowship Program
The INTA Foundation Fellowship Program offers one-time grant(s) for eligible non-profit organizations seeking to expand access to the study or practice of trademark protection and intellectual property law.
Permissible uses of the grant include but are not limited to, awarding scholarships to deserving intellectual property students, supporting research in global trademark protection, or creating outreach programs designed to expand access to IP education and professional development. Preference will be given to projects for which the grant is anticipated to have a substantial impact and to organizations with a track record of success in carrying out similar initiatives.
To begin the process, please fill out the application below.
Questions? Contact us.
The Brand Frontier Reception: Where innovation, opportunity, and community come together under the desert sky
2026 Circle of Friends (Names with * indicate those who are previous Circle of Friends)
J Scott Evans*
Stobbs
USA
Motasem Abu Ghazaleh
Osha BWB International
UAE
Howard Hogan Gibson*
Dunn & Crutcher LLP
USA
Daniel Grief
S&O; Intellectual Property
Thailand
Roba Hamam
AÏP Genius
Bahrain
Deborah A. Hampton
The Chemours Company
USA
Hady Khawand
AÏP Genius
Bahrain
Joana de Mattos Siqueira*
Montaury Pimenta Machado & Vieira de Mello Advogados
Brazil
Bharath M.S.*
KRIA Law
India
Shea Palavan*
Houstonip
USA
Sanjaykumar Patel
Excelon IP
India
David Perry
Blank Rome
USA
Ankit Sahni
Ajay Sahni & Associates
India
Sarkis Simonian
Simonian IP Glendale
USA
Mark E. Stein*
Mark Stein Law
USA
Munir Suboh
Taylor Wessing
UAE
Kat Welch*
Husch Blackwell LLP
USA
Why does Revidence support the INTA Foundation?
Hear directly from CO-CEO Tiago Nobre about why supporting the next generation of IP professionals matters to him and his organization.
Thank you to Revidence for supporting our mission and helping create educational opportunities Read morefor the future of IP.
Interested in being featured in a future interview? Email [email protected] to learn more.
PS: Our "Brand Frontier" Western-themed Reception is on November 19! Be sure to add this to your registration for the 2026 Leadership Meeting: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
The future of intellectual property doesn't just happen. It's built by the people and organizations willing to invest in the next generation.
As we prepare for The Brand Frontier at the 2026 Leadership Meeting, we're proud to recognize the organizations that have committed Read moreto supporting the INTA Foundation and expanding access to intellectual property education and professional opportunities around the world.
Thank you to:
Greenberg Traurig
Winkler Partners
Winston Taylor
Want your organization to be part of The Brand Frontier?
Join these industry leaders as a sponsor of the INTA Foundation Leadership Meeting Reception and help shape the future of the global IP community by emailing [email protected].
Please register today! https://loom.ly/2zr3HTA
Every grant tells a story of opportunity, education, and impact. Through the support of donors and partners, the INTA Foundation continues to empower communities and expand access to intellectual property education around the world. #INTAFoundation #IPEducation
If you want to support the Read moreINTA Foundation our next event is the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception at the #LeadershipMeeting2026 in Phoenix Arizona. Please register today! https://loom.ly/2zr3HTA
A chance to take the stage. Your brand front and center. Top IP leaders in the room.
The INTA Foundation is seeking sponsors for the Brand Frontier Reception at the 2026 Leadership Meeting.
This isn't just another reception. It's an opportunity to support students Read morepursuing careers in IP while connecting your organization with leaders from across the global IP community. Invest in the future of IP!
Sponsorship opportunities can be customized and may include:
Prominent logo placement onsite
Branded giveaway opportunities
Meet-and-greets with INTA Foundation Board Members
Whether you choose one of our sponsorship packages or build something completely custom, we'll work with you to create an opportunity that meets your goals and budget.
Support students. Connect with IP leaders. Increase your visibility. Invest in the future of IP.
Email [email protected] or message us on LinkedIn to learn more.
A chance to take the stage. Your brand front and center. Top IP leaders in the room.
The INTA Foundation is seeking sponsors for the Brand Frontier Reception at the 2026 Leadership Meeting.
This isn't just another reception. It's an opportunity to support students Read morepursuing careers in IP while connecting your organization with leaders from across the global IP community. Invest in the future of IP!
Sponsorship opportunities can be customized and may include:
Prominent logo placement onsite
Branded giveaway opportunities
Meet-and-greets with INTA Foundation Board Members
Whether you choose one of our sponsorship packages or build something completely custom, we'll work with you to create an opportunity that meets your goals and budget.
Support students. Connect with IP leaders. Increase your visibility. Invest in the future of IP.
Email [email protected] or message us on LinkedIn to learn more.
Impact is more than a number on a report. It is a student seeing IP as a possible career for the first time. A university creating a new opportunity. A connection that leads to mentorship.
“I think it’s important to give back and educate the younger generation.”
— David Read moreLossignol, INTA Foundation Board Member
Another word for opportunity is : Access. In intellectual property, every groundbreaking trademark, patent, or design starts with a single opportunity—the chance to learn, innovate, and protect brilliant ideas.
For emerging talent and students around the world, access to IP education andRead more mentorship is the key that opens doors to a thriving career in IP law. At the INTA Foundation, we believe that expanding access to IP knowledge strengthens the entire global legal and brand ecosystem.
What single word defines opportunity for you in your IP journey? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
#INTAFoundation #CircleOfFriends #IPCommunity #IPEducation #IntellectualProperty #LawStudents #BrandProtection"
Hear directly from our Circle of Friends member @Motasem Abu Ghazaleh about why it is important to help make our work possible.
Our supporters, Board, Circle of Friends and sponsors, are the key to helping the Foundation expand access to IP education and opportunities around the world. We Read moreare grateful for their continued support and commitment to our mission.
Interested in supporting the Foundation and being a part of this good cause? Email [email protected].
🌵 PHOENIX ROLL CALL!
The INTA Leadership Meeting is getting closer, which means so is the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception.
So let's see who's coming.
Already registered? Drop a 🌵 below.
Planning to join us at Brand Frontier? Add a 👢. Read moreAnd Register!https://loom.ly/CplNCcg
Still convincing your favorite colleague to come? Tag them. 😄
📅 Thursday, November 19
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM MT
📍 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
🎟️ $100 in advance | $125 onsite
We can't wait to bring the INTA Foundation community together in Phoenix.
👇 Let's see that Phoenix roll call!
#INTAFoundation #INTALeadershipMeeting #LM26 #Phoenix