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Trademark Administrator (TMA) of the Year Award
The TMA of the Year Award recognizes one exceptional INTA member who is a non-attorney practitioner for their professional achievements and leadership in the trademark industry.
This annual award spotlights the outstanding professionalism, dedication, and partnership that non-attorney practitioners provide to the industry.
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Deadline: September 5, 2025
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Past Award Winners
2024 Winner
Rosa Jiménez
Travel + Leisure Co.
USA
This award affirms that important, smart, and capable people from all over the world either share or support my belief that IP is a catalyst for human potential in every community worldwide. Being involved with INTA has positively impacted my career by connecting me with a remarkable network of people who share my passion for using trademark law, and its many intersecting topics, to make our communities better places.
2023 Winner
Sarah Staff
Microsoft Corporation
USA
INTA has been a fantastic resource for me throughout my career. This award is an incredible honor that wouldn’t have been possible without the knowledge and guidance I’ve been able to receive from others—and the experiences I’ve had—through being involved with INTA over the years.
Sarah Staff has been involved in INTA for most of her career, including by serving on the Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee and the Enforcement Committee. Over more than ten years in the trademark legal field, Ms. Staff has become known for her commitment to volunteering in the community and for her contributions to numerous trademark practice initiatives. In recent years she has led efforts to develop updated practices for trademark clearance, filing strategy, licensing, and enforcement. Ms. Staff currently serves on the Online Use Task Force of the Enforcement Committee.
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