Annual Meeting of Members - International Trademark Association

INTA President Dana Northcott called the meeting to order at 8:45 am CT on November 12, 2024, at the 2024 Leadership Meeting, then turned the meeting over to Secretary Debra Hughes.

Ms. Hughes certified that the official notice of the Annual Meeting of Members was mailed on October 16, 2024, and requested a motion that the notice be filed as part of the minutes of the meeting. Todd Williams moved that the notice of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Members be filed as part of the minutes of the meeting, and Courtney Laginess seconded. The motion was passed on a voice vote.

Ms. Hughes reported that the total number of INTA Regular Members was 1,226 and that a quorum of Regular Members as defined in the Bylaws was present in person or by proxy. Ms. Northcott declared the meeting regularly and lawfully convened and open to transact business.

Ms. Northcott reported that the minutes of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Members were published and circulated to the members and asked for any amendments or corrections. There was none. Jessica Cardon moved that the minutes be approved as published and Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion was passed on a voice vote.

Ms. Northcott called on Treasurer Sergio Barragan to deliver the 2024 financial report on the affairs of the Association. Mr. Barragan made the report and Ms. Northcott called for a motion to approve it. Mr. Laginess moved that the report be approved, and Ms. Cardon seconded the motion. The motion was passed on a voice vote.

Jomarie Fredericks, Chair of the Nominating Committee, presented the report of the Nominating Committee. Ms. Northcott advised that no nominations for these elected offices were made other than those proposed by the Nominating Committee. Mr. Williams moved that a single vote be cast for the Nominating Committee’s slate of candidates for election to the INTA Board of Directors and Ms. Cardon seconded. The motion was passed on a voice vote and the Directors were elected.

Ms. Northcott asked if there was any new business and there was none. She asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Laginess so moved, Mr. Williams seconded, and the motion passed.

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