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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for nomination?

What are the selection criteria for the TMA of the Year Award?

Who decides the winner of the TMA of the Year Award?

What does the winner receive?

Complimentary registration to INTA’s 2024 Leadership Meeting and 2025 Trademark Administrator and Practitioner’s Meeting. Travel, accommodation, and all other expenses are the responsibility of the award winner if attending the events.
Official announcement as a winner of the TMA of the Year Award during INTA’s 2024 Leadership Meeting. However, the winner’s attendance at the Meeting is not mandatory.
Their name and photograph published in the INTA Bulletin, recognizing the achievement.
A guaranteed spot on an INTA Committee of their choice for the 2026–2027 committee term.

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.

Past Award Winners

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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