About INTA
INTA Foundation
A charitable organization that reflects INTA’s commitment to expand access to IP educational opportunities.
Contact Eloise Santos to become a sponsor.
Overview
The INTA Foundation is a 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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT INTA FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS
Below, we’ve compiled a collection of videos that offer unique glimpses into the lives of young scholars of Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, whose dreams have been nurtured by the generosity of contributors like you. These remarkable individuals embody the INTA Foundation’s mission, and their personal narratives showcase the profound impact your donations have had on their educational journeys. Discover the faces, voices, and dreams behind our cause, and take the opportunity to donate now, knowing that every dollar you donate paves the way for a brighter future. Together, we are building a legacy of opportunity, one story at a time.
Newsletters
2026 Scholars
2025 Scholars
2024 Scholars
Events
Board of Governors
Officers
Chair
Toe Su Aung
Director
Elipe Limited
United Kingdom
Treasurer
Debra Y. Hughes
Assistant General Counsel, Brand
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
United States
Secretary
Ayala Deutsch
Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
NBA Properties
United States
Counsel
Megan Bannigan
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
United States
Megan Bannigan is a partner in Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s Intellectual Property and Litigation Groups (New York City, USA), representing and counseling clients on cutting-edge matters involving trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, false advertising, design patents, rights of publicity, licensing, and other disputes. She is also an adjunct professor, teaching Advanced Trademark and False Advertising Law at NYU School of Law, and Fashion Law at Rutgers School of Law.
Ms. Bannigan currently serves as Promotions Subcommittee Chair for the INTA Brands for a Better Society Committee. She previously served on the INTA Pro Bono Committee, where she spearheaded the development of the INTA Pro Bono Clearinghouse, and for which she received a Volunteer Service Award for Advancement of the Organization in 2017.
Board Members
Safir Anand
Anand And Anand Advocates
India
Megan Bannigan is a partner in Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s Intellectual Property and Litigation Groups (New York City, USA), representing and counseling clients on cutting-edge matters involving trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, false advertising, design patents, rights of publicity, licensing, and other disputes. She is also an adjunct professor, teaching Advanced Trademark and False Advertising Law at NYU School of Law, and Fashion Law at Rutgers School of Law.
Ms. Bannigan currently serves as Promotions Subcommittee Chair for the INTA Brands for a Better Society Committee. She previously served on the INTA Pro Bono Committee, where she spearheaded the development of the INTA Pro Bono Clearinghouse, and for which she received a Volunteer Service Award for Advancement of the Organization in 2017.
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
INTA encourages its members to donate to the INTA Foundation, a 501(c )(3) charitable organization. Donations will support access to educational and professional IP opportunities for students and practitioners in all stages of their IP career. Learn more about being a Foundation Ambassador.
Circle of Friends
The INTA Foundation is proud to celebrate our Circle of Friends—our most dedicated supporters who have donated $200+ in 2026 and champion our mission to expand access to IP education for students worldwide. Thanks to their generosity, we’re providing scholarships, educational resources, and opportunities that empower the next generation of IP leaders.
As one of our Circle of Friends, you will receive:
- Recognition at the 2026 Leadership Meeting INTA Foundation themed event
- Your name, headshot, and organization listed on the INTA Foundation website
- An exclusive digital badge for your email signature
- A thank-you feature on our social channels
- Featured on select social media posts
Become a part of the Circle of Friends!
Your donation of $200+ will help shape the future of IP education and will inspire others to do the same.
2026 Circle of Friends
Names with * indicate those who have been ambassadors twice.
J. Scott Evans*
Stobbs
USA
Motasem Abu Ghazaleh
Osha BWB International
United Arab Emirates
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
United Arab Emirates
Kat Welch*
Husch Blackwell LLP
USA
Previous Circle of Friends
Sponsors
FAQ
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Contact
If you would like more information about the INTA Foundation, contact us.
Every contribution to the INTA Foundation—no matter the size—helps support trademark professionals, students, and entrepreneurs around the world through educational programs and resources that advance intellectual property awareness.
INTA Foundation's fundraising reception at the... 2026 Leadership Meeting has a $100 minimum donation, along with your registration for the #LM2026.
At the door the price increases to $125, you don't want to miss this event, and your attendance helps fund support for IP education.
Your support makes a difference and helps expand the Foundation's global impact.
Leadership Meeting Registration is here: https://loom.ly/WnfXLVs
Already registered for hashtag#LM26? Register for the INTA Foundation Frontier reception here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
#INTAFoundation #SupportEducation #IntellectualProperty #TrademarkCommunity
Connect. Support. Make an impact.
Join us at the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception and be part of an evening where meaningful connections help expand access to intellectual property education around the world.
Every registration helps support the INTA Foundation's ...mission while bringing together leaders across the global IP community.
If you already registered for the Leadership Meeting, the Reception registration is here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
Leadership Meeting Registration is here, and with it your ticket to the reception is only $100 versus $125 at the door: https://loom.ly/WnfXLVs
✨ Tag who you want to invite to the Brand Frontier!
Space is limited. Don't wait to register.
Join us at the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception for an evening of meaningful connections while supporting expanded access to intellectual property education.
Reserve your spot today through the links below:
If you ...already registered for the Leadership Meeting, the Reception registration is here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
Leadership Meeting Registration is here: https://loom.ly/WnfXLVs
💬 Comment PHX if we'll see you in Phoenix!
Bring a colleague. Make a difference together.
The best conversations happen when you share them.
Join us at the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception for an evening of meaningful connections, new ideas, and an opportunity to support the next generation of innovators through ...the INTA Foundation's work expanding access to intellectual property education around the world.
Register together, grow your network, and invest in a mission that creates lasting impact.
Leadership Meeting Registration is here: https://loom.ly/WnfXLVs
Already registered for #LM26? Register for the INTA Foundation Frontier reception here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
👥 Tag the colleague you'd like to bring, and register today.
Leadership shapes the future of the intellectual property profession—and your participation helps make that future more accessible.
When you register for the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception, you're helping expand access to intellectual property education and career ...opportunities for students around the world.
Watch this video to hear Larissa Costa, a UFRJ grant recipient, share how the INTA Foundation's support helped shape her educational journey and why expanding access to IP education matters.
Then join us at the INTA Foundation Brand Frontier Reception to help create more stories like Larissa's.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00–6:30 PM MT
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Phoenix, Arizona
Register today. Every registration helps fund programs that empower the next generation of IP professionals and strengthen the global IP community.
The Celebration Registration is here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
Leadership Meeting Registration is here: https://loom.ly/WnfXLVs
Comment PHX below or share this story to represent the INTA Foundation!
The INTA Foundation is excited to announce the theme for our November Leadership Meeting reception:
The Brand Frontier
Join us as we celebrate the future of intellectual property and the innovators, leaders, and changemakers who are shaping what's next.
The Brand ...Frontier reflects the spirit of exploration, collaboration, and opportunity that drives our global IP community.
Together, we'll invest in expanding access to intellectual property education and creating pathways for the next generation of IP professionals.
Be sure to add the INTA Foundation event when you register for the 2026 Leadership Meeting.
Together, we can help empower students and professionals to join, shape, and strengthen the global IP community.
You can register here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
The INTA Foundation is excited to announce the theme for our November Leadership Meeting reception:
The Brand Frontier
Join us as we celebrate the future of intellectual property and the innovators, leaders, and changemakers who are shaping what's next.
The Brand ...Frontier reflects the spirit of exploration, collaboration, and opportunity that drives our global IP community.
Together, we'll invest in expanding access to intellectual property education and creating pathways for the next generation of IP professionals.
Be sure to add the INTA Foundation event when you register for the 2026 Leadership Meeting.
Together, we can help empower students and professionals to join, shape, and strengthen the global IP community.
You can register here: https://loom.ly/mWALGyY
January–May 2026 impact snapshot:
Thanks to our community, we’ve raised $78,400 so far this year.
Board support: $57.5K
Sponsorships: $14K
General donations: $5.9K
Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities!
Planning to attend the INTA Leadership Meeting this November?
We'd love to see you at the INTA Foundation Reception!
Registration for the Leadership Meeting—and the opportunity to register for the INTA Foundation event—will be opening soon.
✨ Our theme reveal ...is coming soon too. Stay tuned!
Once registration opens, be sure to reserve your spot for the Foundation event. Attendance at the INTA Foundation Reception requires registration for the INTA Leadership Meeting.
If you're planning to join us in Phoenix, let us know in the comments with PHX.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!