2023 Annual Meeting Live+ Program

Anticounterfeiting Workshop
Evolving Online Landscape in Asia Pacific: From Enforcement to Privacy, What Every Stakeholder Needs to Know
Presented by the Anticounterfeiting Committee

Exclusive to In-House Practitioners and Government Officials

INTA’s 2023 Anticounterfeiting Workshop will focus on the emerging issues and technological trends that major stakeholders in the anticounterfeiting ecosystem are facing, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).

During the Workshop, attendees will hear from representatives of online intermediaries on a moderated panel discussion where they will discuss online counterfeiting trends in APAC, brand protection best practices, challenges, case studies, and forward-looking trends.

The second half of the Workshop is the Plenary session which will consist of small group discussions in breakout groups with representatives from brands, online intermediaries (platforms, e-commerce sites, payment providers), and government officials, with time reserved to share perspectives and takeaways.

Registration Fee: US $150

Moderators:

• Erika Yawger , Principal Counsel & APAC Team Manager (IP Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting), Apple Inc. (USA)
• Pamela Hernandez, Partner, Minino (Dominican Republic)
• Tara Steketee, Director, Product Intigerity , Merck & Co., Inc. (USA)  (Host)

Speakers:

• Vivek Balasubramanian, Global Head of Intellectual Property Rights Protection, TikTok (Singapore)
• Daniel Dougherty, Senior Director, Global IP Enforcement, Alibaba Group (USA)
• Kostas Fintrilis, Head of Assortment, Content, Ads, and IP Governance, Lazada
• Charles Hoskin, Head of Brand Protection, Shopee (Singapore)
• Nina Ramesh, Director and Senior Associate General Counsel, Coupang (South Korea)
• Sumit Kapoor, Global Brand Relations Manager, Asia Pacific, Amazon (India)
• Stefio Kurniadi, Head of Trust & Safety Team, Bukalapak (Singapore)
• Julian Wong, VP, Risk Management & Compliance, Tokopedia (Singapore)
• Ross Zhang, Legal Counsel, Tencent (Singapore)

Co-Chairs Overview of the Day

IP and Innovation | Influencer Marketing: Balancing Regulation, Brand Protection, and Endorser Goals

Not a day seems to go by without a news story about influencers and brand marketing. Influencer marketing presents challenges for both brands and their influencers, from partnering with nano and micro-influencers with active engagement among their small following to celebrity endorsements and partnerships. Such challenges may include updated guidelines by regulators and industry associations for brands and influencers regarding testimonials, endorsements, and the disclosure of material connections between them and the scope of influencer agreements. This panel will provide trademark practitioners with best practices for hiring influencers and balancing brand protection strategies with the goals of influencers.

Moderator: Rachel Hofstatter, Partner, Honigman LLP(USA)

Speakers:

• Sugouri Batra, Director of IP and Marketing, Palavan & Moore, PLLC (USA)
• Pei Lin Low, Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP (Singapore)
• Eric De Gryse, Partner, Simont Braun (Belgium)
• Jeanette Sanniola Zimmer, Legal Senior Director, Trademark Counsel, PepsiCo, Inc. (USA)

Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only)

All About Local Coffee

Registration Fee: US $88

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Chinese Tea Appreciation

Registration Fee: US $39

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Nostalgic Chinatown

Registration Fee: US $118

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IP and Innovation | Capsule Keynote Panel: Precursor to the Metaverse? Best Practices for In-Game Trademark Licensing

Today, video games are played by over three billion people across the globe; this is more than a third of the world’s population. Video games have become more interactive, with vast improvements in technology making the experience of gamers more immersive. As video games continue to capture the imagination of a growing share of consumers worldwide, brands are increasingly looking to these games as an engaging and innovative platform to maximize the value of their IP and reach a wider audience.

Against this backdrop, topics discussed in this panel will include:

• Opportunities, emerging trends, and best practices for the licensing of trademarks in popular digital platforms like video games
• Lessons learned and considerations of video game studios and brands in leveraging video games as a platform to promote branding and add value to intangible assets.
• Evolution of consumer marketing from static ads to interactive and immersive entertainment

Moderator:

Patrick Low, Principal IP Counsel, Tencent (Singapore)

Speakers:

Miley Chen, Senior Marketing Manager, PUBG MOBILE (China)

Pin-Ping Oh, Partner, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP, Singapore

Joey Zhou, Senior Business & Brand Manager, Game for Peace (China)

IP and Innovation | How to Foster Creativity and Innovation When Leading a Team

To optimize success, leaders must not only exploit existing capabilities but must encourage creativity and innovation in order to explore new ideas and forms of value creation.  Join us as our speakers share tips, insights, and the leadership skills required to effectively build and maintain a collaborative, creative and innovative team needed to foster and deliver the agile thinking and techniques that spark new ideas and development.

Topics covered include:

• How to build a collaborative, learning environment with varied and effective platforms for communication;
• How to encourage experimentation, and in particular, visibly reward experimentation for the benefit of the team;
• Best practices for maintaining a diverse, creative, and innovative environment over time, especially with a remote workplace.

Moderator:

• Melissa LaBauve, Partner, Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Heike Bhonsle, Senior Director, Global IP, Crocs (Germany)
• Joe Ewell, Vice President Innovation, Flowers Foods (USA)
• Nina Ramesh, Director & Senior Assoc General Counsel, Coupang (Korea)

Table Topics Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

Board of Directors Luncheon (by invitation only)

Career Development Day Workshop (pre-registration required)

INTA’s 2023 Career Development Day Workshop will include a Career Panel and one other session on networking.

Career Panel: Hear from practitioners in the field of trademarks who will offer practical advice on career opportunities and on how to get started in the trademark field.  Practitioners will share their various career paths and experiences as well as practical recommendations for getting your foot in the door.

Networking Session: Learn practical tips on how to make the best first impression, build connections that last, and get noticed from expert practitioners in the field.  These tips will be useful whether networking with the purpose of finding your first legal job or for business development.  Then apply these tips in small breakout sessions and throughout the remainder of the Annual Meeting.

Moderators:

• Michelle Ciotola, Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP (USA)
• Randy Michels, Co-founder, Trust Tree Legal (USA)

Speakers:

• Ella Cheong, Director, Ella Cheong LLC (Singapore)
• Sven-Erik Batenburg, Associate General Counsel – IP Brand Protection, Coupang (South Korea)
• Motasem Abu-Ghazaleh, CEO, Osha BWB International (Dubai)

IP and Innovation | China Case Law Update—Know Before You Go: Green Shoots in China IP

Hardly a day goes by without a new piece of intellectual property (IP) legislation coming into effect or a high-profile case with mind-blowing damages awarded. The ever-evolving landscape of China’s IP system touches the professional lives of practitioners and brand owners in China and globally.

This session will take a bird’s-eye view of the milestone cases— ranging from prosecution to litigation and cross-cutting bad-faith filing of trademarks and imposed sanctions and injunctive relief—and will provide insider analysis of the impact on the pace and shape of trademark rights protection in China.

Moderator:

• Monica Su, Chief Representative Officer, INTA (China)

Speakers:

• Hui Huang, Partner, Management Committee Member, Wanhuida IP (China)
• Christopher Shen, Senior Partner, NTD IP Attorneys (China)
• Carol Wang, Principal, Rouse (China)
• Helen Xia, APAC IPMT Practice Area Leader, Hogan Lovells (China)

IP and Innovation | Capsule Keynote—IP Is Everywhere: Ukraine’s Perspective on Managing IP Assets

IP is everywhere and brings businesses closer beyond physical borders. During the last decade, Ukraine has emerged as one of the leaders in global markets of food-related items and remains one of the key trading partners for Europe, the USA, and China. According to the World Bank, pre-2022, Ukraine was a growth center for agriculture, pharmacy, education, and oil and gas. And even now, after one year of the Russian invasion, it remains important for the global economy.  Hear directly from representatives of National Association of Patent Attorneys of Ukraine on how businesses can continue to build an IP portfolio in Ukraine, along with comprehensive guidance on the IP landscape of Ukraine. Topics of discussion include:

• The business of innovation: An overview of the potential investment opportunities and the startup ecosystem
• The business of IP: The IP best practices adopted by Ukraine to foster an IP-centric mindset with businesses, IP enforcement, and sanctions and how to ensure adequate growth of the IP network
• International reconstruction programs in Ukraine: The role and significance of IP assets for businesses
• The current state of Ukraine: Developing and sustaining businesses

Speakers:

• Daria Kaplunenko, Patent Law Agency IPK, Ukraine, Managing Partner, Patent and Trademark Attorney of Ukraine (Ukraine)
• Yuliya Prokhoda, Patent & Trademark Attorney, Attorney-at-Law, CEO, INTELS-Ukraine, Head of National Association of Patent Attorneys of Ukraine (Ukraine)

Annual Meeting Registrant First-Time Orientation and Reception
Presented by the Young Practitioners Committee

Please join the Young Practitioners Committee for an informational session and social event to kick start the 2023 INTA Annual Meeting Live+.

If this is your first Meeting, you might be wondering:

• What do I need to know about INTA?
• How do I make the most of the Annual Meeting?
• How do I meet other first-time attendees?

This event is your go-to event to answer all of your questions, and the Young Practitioners Committee looks forward to seeing you there! #INTA2023 #INTAFirstTimers

Speakers:

• Steve Cooper, Partner, Ware Fressola Maguire & Barber LLP (USA)
• Phil Cox, Business Development Coach for IP Attorneys (USA)
• Alena Fischerova, Senior Associate, BomhardIP (Spain)
• Sungpil Hwang, Attorney, E. M. Hwang & Partners (South Korea)
• Nicholas Lauw, Partner, RPC PREMIER LAW (Singapore)
• Marissa B. Lewis, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (USA)
• Serena Lim, Senior Legal Counsel, Ant Group (Hong Kong)
• Heather McDonald, Of Counsel, Baker Hostetler (USA)

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders—from rightsholders to trade associations—to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

Sidecar Heritage Tour—Kampong Glam

Registration Fee: US $242

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Board of Directors Reception (by invitation only)

INTA Political Action Committee (PAC) Reception

What A Crab!

Registration Fee: US $270

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IP and Innovation | Co-Chairs Overview for the Day

Table Topics Breakfast (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | Future of IP in Asia—WIPO Meeting with Heads of IP Offices in Asia

Join us for a Davos-style dialogue with heads of IP Offices in Asia as they share what are the challenges they see for IP in the region and how their respective offices are planning to deal with them.

Moderator:

• Daren Tang, Director-General, World Intellectual Property Organization (Switzerland)

Speakers:

• Rena Lee, Chief Executive Singapore (Singapore)
• Lu Pengqi , Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (China)
• Santisouk Phounesavath, Director General Department of Intellectual Property (Laos)
• Unnat Pandit, Controller General, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (India)
• Barba Rowel S., Director General, Intellectual Property Office of Philippines (Philippines)
• Goo Youngmin, Director General of Trademark & Design Examination Bureau, Korean Intellectual Property Office (Korea)

IP and Innovation | All Rise—News from INTA’s International IP Court

Judges from Singapore, India, Korea, Malaysia, the EU and China present recent IP cases from their jurisdictions along with their insider perspectives and analyses.

Moderator:

• Iris Gunther, Director, Enforcement and Sustainability, INTA (USA)

Speakers:

• Chief Judge Guangyu Ding, Supreme People’s Court of China (China)
• Justice Dedar Singh Gill, Singapore Supreme Court (Singapore)
• Judge Kwangnam Kim, Seoul High Court (Korea)
• Justice Manmohan, Delhi High Court (India)
• Referendaire Andrej Stec, General Court EU (Luxembourg)
• Justice Azlan Sulaiman, Judicial Commissioner, High Court of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Madrid System User Meeting

A unique opportunity to engage directly with WIPO experts and private practitioners.

Learn more about the latest developments under the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks and discover the prototype of the future eMadrid portal.

Moderator:

• Christine Repond, Brand IP Services Lead, Nestlé; Chair, INTA Madrid System Subcommittee (Switzerland)

Speakers:

• Benoît Apercé, Communications and Information Manager, Madrid Information and Promotion Division, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO, (Switzerland)
• Denis Croze, Director, Madrid Information and Promotion Division, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO (Switzerland)
• David Muls, Senior Director, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO (Switzerland)

Innovation Marketplace Exhibit Hall Hours
Connect with the latest services, innovations, and vendors you need from organizations around the world—and discover what’s next in IP.

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders – from rightsholders to trade associations – to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

IP and Innovation | A Cross-Atlantic View of Trade Dress Protection Convergence and Divergence in Common Law and Civil Law Systems

The session will explore how trade dress—conceptualized in the United States as a subset of trademark protection—has gathered pace in civil law traditions through unfair competition law. This extended protection level closes gaps in trademark, design, and copyright protection. Speakers from the United States, Europe, and Asia will focus on overlaps and differences in trade dress protection in common-law and civil-law traditions.

Moderator:

• Paolo Lazzarino, Equity Partner, ADVANT NCTM Studio Legale Associato (Italy)

Speakers:

• Brian B. Darville, Senior Counsel, Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P (USA)
• Judge Kwangnam Kim, Seoul High Court (Korea)
• Pamela Weinstock, Managing Counsel, Intellectual Property, Tiffany & Co. (USA)

Business | Co-Chairs Overview of the Day

Business | Trade Secrets—Global Networks, Opportunities, and Challenges for Start Ups and Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

This session will explore the speed of innovation and limited budgets. Patenting all of your inventions is not always the best choice.  Without some protection, however, your intangible assets lose commercial value. In this session learn:

• How to keep your trade secret, secret
• How to build funding networks and collaborations while protecting your trade secrets
• Practical safeguards during the due diligence process
• The value of investing in processes, systems, and training (of employees)
• How to identify, contain and manage “leakage” in a mobile and global environment—without breaking the bank
• Stories from the field: what have other companies faced?

Moderator:

• Kathryn Szymczyk, Global Business Development Senior Manager IP, Gowling WLG (Canada)

Speakers:

• Tim Londergan, CEO & Founder, Tangibly (Canada)
• Jon Parker, Partner, Gowling WLG (United Arab Emirates)

IP and Innovation | Copyright in the Future: Views from Leading IP Offices

Hear from representatives from IPOs, WIPO, and other copyright experts in this special session. Our panel will discuss the future of Copyright from perspectives of their Offices and countries, including preparations they are making to address issues created by quickly changing technological developments, with a focus on AI-generated content and the metaverse.

Moderators:

• Axel Nordemann, Founder and Partner at Nordemann, former Chair of INTA Copyright Committee (Germany)
• James Whymark, Associate General Counsel for Product IP at Meta, International Task Force Lead (International & Legislative Subcommittee) of INTA Copyright Committee (UK)

Speakers:

• Abdulaziz Alswailem, CEO, Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (Saudi Arabia)
• Gavin Foo, Head of the Copyright Unit and Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Department, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Singapore)
• Martin Correa Finsterbusch, Senior Counsellor for the Future of Intellectual Property at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (Switzerland)
• Stanley Lai, Partner at Allen & Gledhill and and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Singapore)

Business | Capsule Keynote Panel: Singapore’s Insights

Join us for our very first close-up conversation with the Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, Rena Lee and our global and local brands, to find out why Singapore is a hub in attracting and growing major brands.

Moderator:

• Walter Chia, Chief Representative Officer – Asia Pacific, International Trademark Association (Singapore)

Speaker:

• Rena Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Singapore)
• Zaheera Hashim, Director and Assistant General Counsel – Trademarks and Marketing Assets, Procter & Gamble (Singapore)
• Janice Wong, Chief Executive Officer, JWO Holdings (Singapore)

Trademark Trailblazers: Forging New Paths in the Global Trademark Community
Presented by the Trademark Administrators Committee

2023 TMA of the Year Award Presentation
Recognizing an outstanding non-attorney practitioner for their professional achievements and leadership within the global trademark community.

TMAmazing: Exploring the Ever-Growing Role of TMAs Around the World
The role of non-attorney trademark administrators (TMAs) has evolved in recent years, becoming more collaborative and hands-on than it has ever been. With TMAs taking on expert roles, they are more knowledgeable, indispensable—and often overworked—than ever before. This panel will discuss the ever-expanding positions of TMAs around the world and how technology, professional development, and proper mental health can elevate their role.

Moderator:

• Eunice Moller, Senior Trademark Paralegal, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp (USA)

Speakers:

• Eryck Castillo, Senior Partner, Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C. (Mexico)
• Katie Rose, Senior Trademark Manager, Yoon & Yang (IP) LLC (South Korea)
• Kevin Wong, Director, Ella Cheong, LLC (Singapore)
• Vincent Yong, Founder, Danspire International (Singapore)

INTA Foundation Brunch (pre-registration required)

Registration Fee: US $100

Table Topics Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

Speed Networking—Session 1

Business | Plant Seeds of Innovation: Why, When, and Where Does Innovation Fit in Your Business Plan

Through a dialogue between representatives from the private sector and intellectual property offices, this session will focus on the holy grail for businesses and policymakers: How to create the conditions for companies to be more innovative and for economic growth.

Highlighting best practices and drawing on inspiring case studies from companies in Europe and Asia, our guests will discuss considerations to be factored in internally and externally to create an innovation-friendly environment, such as:

• R&D efforts, including what it means to promote taking risks at the risk of failing, both at the company level but also from a public policy perspective;
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining an IP strategy from day one and onwards to secure IP assets and rewards innovation through the market;
• Fostering talent management from hiring to training and promoting; and
• National and regional policies and IPO system incentives which can create support systems and incentivize innovation and growth in the short and long run.

Moderator:

• David Llewelyn, Professor of Law (Practice), Singapore Management University (SMU), (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Oliver Morris, Deputy Director, IPO UK (United Kingdom)
• Rangga Suryasaladin, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, Universitas Indonesia (Indonesia)

IP and Innovation | Delhi High Court IP Division—The Journey and the Way Forward

The Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Division (IPD) was established in June 2021 after the abolition of India’s Intellectual Property Appellate Board. In this short time, the IPD has become the leading forum for the resolution of IP disputes in India. The IPD has been instrumental in providing a platform for the speedy and effective resolution of IP disputes in the country, and is highly regarded for its expertise in handling complex IP cases. The progress made by the Delhi High Court IP Division has resulted in it becoming a hub for IP litigation in India. The journey so far has been nothing short of remarkable.

In this session, our distinguished panelists will reflect on the IPD’s journey, its achievements, and the way forward for this innovative forum to continue this momentum of progress and growth in IP jurisprudence in the country.

Moderator:

• Honorable Justice Prathiba M. Singh, Delhi High Court (India)

Speakers:

• Honorable Justice Sanjeev Narula, Judge, Delhi High Court (India)
• Honorable Justice Navin Chawla, Judge, Delhi High Court (India)
• Honorable Justice Amit Bansal, Judge, Delhi High Court (India)

TM5 User Meeting (by invitation only)

The “TM5″ is a framework through which five intellectual property offices namely, the National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC (CNIPA), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) exchange information on trademark-related matters, and undertake cooperative activities for their mutual benefit, and for the interests of their respective trademark filers and registrants.

In the TM5 user session, five offices introduce their Office updates to users. In addition, users can directly inquire about various trademark issues to the representatives of the five offices.

Moderator:

• Ingyu Kim, Deputy Director, Trademark Examination Policy Division, Korean Intellectual Property Office (Korea)

Speakers:

• Ignacio de Medrano Caballero, Head of International Cooperation Division, European Union Intellectual Property Office (Spain)
• David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USA)
• David Muls, Senior Director, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO (Switzerland)
• Miwa Shoji, Administrative Judge, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Division, Japan Patent Office (Japan)
• Yao Yang, Deputy Director, Examination Division I, Trademark Office, China National Intellectual Property Administration (China)
• Yoo Jiseon, Deputy Director, Trademark Examination Policy Division, Korean Intellectual Property Office (Korea)

Business | From a Business Concept to an Intangible Asset

IP is a crucial driver for innovation and business success. In this session, the panelists will discuss how to:

• Foster an IP and business-centric mindset within your organization.
• Anticipate potential pitfalls and capitalize on opportunities during this journey.
• Develop a strategy around managing an IP portfolio that aligns with the growth of your business.

Moderator:

• Samir Dixit, Consultant, International Trademark Association (INTA) (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Tricia Chong, Investment Division – SG Innovate (Singapore)
• Seemant Jauhari, Managing, Partner, HealthX Capital (Singapore)
• Robin Nayak, Principal and Chief Strategist, Dare Consulting (Singapore)

Speed Networking—Session 2

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders – from rightsholders to trade associations – to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

Business | IP Lessons and Best Practices from Award Winning Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, and SMEs

In the wake of the 2022 WIPO Global Awards, this session will feature the success stories of awards winners

Looking back at their experience of building a business up from the ground, based on visionary ideas and tremendous research and development efforts, guests will discuss the following:

• What successful innovation actually means to them in terms of R&D and technological progress, commercialization, and ultimately business success.
• Beyond the product lifecycle, how innovation can be measured in light of a product or company’s impact on society and its culture, taking the perspective of innovation creators, owners, and product users; and
• Actual, repeatable methods and tips leveraged by their companies to foster innovation in their day-to-day operations across all their business units to give our audience actionable takeaways to start implementing within their own teams, organizations, or companies, big or small.

Moderator:

• Candice Kwok, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Fang Chen, Founder, RAYCAN Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
• Wang Kan, IP Director, RAYCAN Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
• Peng Fong Goh, Managing Director, DBS Bank Ltd. (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | An In-House Trademark Counsel’s Guide to Non-Trademark IP Issues to Support Your Firm’s Innovation and Technology Transformation

Many traditional non-technology-focused companies are pivoting to include innovation and technology as key pillars in their corporate strategies, especially in the face of tech-savvy start-ups that threaten to disrupt traditional incumbents across industries. So how can in-house trademark/IP teams support and strategically drive corporate innovation? Join us as our panel of experts explores this exciting topic and walk away with new insights and strategies to put into practice at your company.

Moderator:

• Nigel King, Head, Legal, Intellectual Property & Brand, Standard Chartered (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Ling Ho, Partner, Clifford Chance (Hong Kong)
• Benny Lee, Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property & Marketing, Coca Cola (Singapore)
• Cedric Lindenmann, Senior Associate, Allen & Overy (Singapore)
• Abe Sun, Partner, Baker McKenzie (Thailand)

IP and Innovation | Professor v. Practitioner Debate
Resolved: Under the so-called first sale doctrine, the incorporation of authentic branded goods and their parts into upcycled products should be permitted without limitation or need for the brand owner’s permission.

Moderator:

• Kerith Kanaber, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Irene Calboli , Professor, Texas A&M University School of Law (USA)
• Ravi Ravindran, Partner, Ravindran Associates LLP (Singapore)

Business | Managing IP Assets in Today’s Regulated Global Environment

This session will address critical aspects of the increasingly complex regulatory land mines that doing business in or with some areas of the world have become over the last couple of years from the perspective of groups with a global footprint.

Our panel of experts and seasoned practitioners will cover the most material recent sanction lists, decisions, and regulations that brands must comply with at all stages of IP assets management, from registration to use and distribution and up to enforcement, with a particular emphasis on the Russian and Chinese markets.

More specifically, discussions will tackle the following issues to provide a relevant status update as well as actionable “first aid” guidance to attendees:

• The current impact of international sanction lists on doing business with Russia as well as the reverse sanctions from Russia, over a year into the war between Russia and Ukraine
• Relevant considerations regarding China, including any international policy initiatives bearing on IP strategies
• Lasting changes in international supply chains following recent disruptions

Moderator:

• David Kappos, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Serena Lim, Soft IP & Litigation Counsel, Ant Group (Hong Kong)
• Eleanor Merrett, Partner, CMS (United Kingdom)

TM5 Reception (by invitation only)

Opening Ceremonies

Welcome Reception
Innovation Marketplace

Table Topics Breakfast (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | TM5 and INTA Seventh Joint Workshop: Proving Use of Trademarks in TM5 Offices

A trademark refers to a mark used by an enterprise to distinguish its goods and services from those of others. Proving the use of a trademark is an important point during the phases of examination, trial, and litigation from standpoints including that of maintaining trademark rights. However, the cases and procedures for granting proof of trademark use differ by country, as well as by region. This workshop will feature presentations from the TM5, comprised of the five largest IP offices in the world, and will include valuable information for users regarding proof of trademark use.

 *TM5 is a forum through which the China National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC (CNIPA), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) exchange information and undertake cooperative activities with the aim to support global business activities through trademark protection.

IP and Innovation | Co-Chairs Overview of the Day

IP and Innovation | Global Routes of Counterfeits
A recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), namely “Global Trade in Fakes—A Worrying Threat,” estimates that the volume of international trade in counterfeit and pirated products amounts to as much as US $464 billion in 2019, or 2.5 percent of world trade. Counterfeiters continue to exploit complex trading routes, and counterfeit products are shipped by various means of transport, from small parcels to big containers. It is also apparent that counterfeiters tend to use multiple assembly points to produce counterfeit goods, and these assembly points are usually dispersed across several countries. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the trade of counterfeit products to the online space, while the macroeconomic and macro-political factors further complicate cross-border investigation and enforcement actions. Therefore, authorities, brand owners, and intermediaries across regions need to work hand in hand to tackle the counterfeiting issue from a global lens. In this session, hear from authorities, brand owners, and intermediaries to share their insights and best practices in fighting against the global trade of counterfeit products.

Moderator:

• Louisa Xu , Senior IP Counsel, Treasury Wine Estates Asia (SEA) Pte. Ltd (China)

Speakers:

• Jenny Barker, Director, Global Anti-Counterfeiting, GSK (United Kingdom)
• Andy Leck, Principal, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow (Singapore)
• Perry Ng, Criminal Intelligence Officer, INTERPOL’s Program on Illicit Goods and Global Health (Singapore)
• Yili CHIANG Yi-lee, Senior Superintendent, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (Hong Kong)

IP and Innovation | Online Reviews: A Boon or Bane for Business in the Digital Age?
Product reviews have been around forever, but new players, technologies and online business models mean it’s anything but business as usual. More and more consumers seek out online reviews, ratings and comparisons before making a purchase, so the appeal for brands to incentivize reviews and direct marketing dollars towards affiliated ranking/review sites and influencers is obvious. Yet there are traps for the unwary, as regulators across the globe have made it a priority to address the problem of “fake” reviews and similar deceptive practices that ultimately harm consumers. This session will discuss how to effectively harness the power of legitimate online reviews and rankings while avoiding pitfalls that can cause major problems — including deceptive “pay-to-play” reviewers, insufficient disclosure of incentives or material connections, and improper filtering out of negative consumer reviews. This session will also discuss what steps a brand can take when a competitor is improperly leveraging comparative reviews or rankings.

Moderator:

• Jami Gekas, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Auke-Jan Bossenbroek, Senior Managing Counsel, IP, Booking.com B.V. (Netherlands)
• Jillian L. Burstein, Partner, Reed Smith LLP  (USA)
• Laura Brett, Vice President, National Advertising Division, BBB National Programs (USA)
• Kostas Fintrilis, Head of Assortment, Content, and Ads Governance, Lazada SEA (Singapore)

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders – from rightsholders to trade associations – to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

All About Local Coffee

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Chinese Tea Appreciation

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Connecting with the Community Halal Lunch

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Leadership Lab
Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

Join this interactive session to have candid conversations with fellow committee leaders on how to best manage, support, and guide your respective committees. Share what’s working well in your committee, discuss how you identify and support rising stars, and learn more about other leadership opportunities within INTA.

Open to Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Subcommittee Chairs.

Innovation Marketplace Exhibit Hall Hours
Connect with the latest services, innovations, and vendors you need from organizations around the world—and discover what’s next in IP.

Business | Co-chairs Overview of the Day

Business | Impact of Financial Markets on Innovation and IP

This fireside chat will offer a unique perspective on the current dynamics between the stock market up and downs and the world of IP and innovation for businesses of all sizes across industries.

While financial markets directly impact publicly traded companies, they also boost innovation, as access to funding sources contributes to greater firm innovation for companies of all sizes, eventually fostering economic development.

• The impact of bear markets on R&D efforts as well as on existing IP assets and their valuation, with some insights on Nestle’s management over the last 18 months;
• How current challenges in the financial markets are impacting the international investment landscape, including the M&A opportunities and funding strategies of large international groups;
• What this means for smaller businesses, with many start-up delaying funding rounds, very limited movement on the IPOs front, as well as investors seeking high-yield opportunities;
• How businesses, leaders, and IP professionals can adopt a more resilient approach by leaning in and leveraging opportunities created by this unique situation.

Moderator: Jonathan Agmon, Partner and Head of Singapore Office, Soroker Agmon Nordman Pte Ltd. (Singapore)

Speaker: Shuwen Koh, Director of IP Management & Tech Commercialisation at Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI), National University of Singapore (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Reaching Across the Aisle: Driving Innovation and Promoting Effective IP Rights Together

Join Jomarie Fredericks, 2023 INTA President, for a fireside chat with Andrei Iancu and David Kappos and learn more about the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and how this bipartisan coalition promotes strong and effective intellectual property rights that drive innovation, boost economic competitiveness, and improve lives everywhere.

Moderator:

• Jomarie Fredericks, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Intellectual Property and Brand Counsel for Rotary International (USA)

Speakers:

• Andrei Iancu, Partner, Irell & Manella LLP (USA)
• David Kappos, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore (USA)

IP and Innovation | How Blockchain and Smart Contracts are Disrupting Our IP Business

Imagine a world where IP is protected and managed in a completely different way, where creators can easily and securely monetize their work, and where contracts allow creators to automate licensing. They can set license terms and receive payment automatically when their IP is used, without the need for intermediaries. Furthermore, blockchain can be used to create decentralized IP systems in which assets are managed and licensed directly by the rights holders. This will change the IP landscape and give right holders more control over use and distribution. The use of blockchain and smart contracts in the IP space is still in its early stages, but these technologies will significantly evolve IP management landscape. They are already in use for copyright registration, domain name registers, artwork provenance, and patent pools. Join us for this session, as we explore emerging opportunities, pitfalls, and the skills needed to offer these new services:

• Valuation, sales, and micro-licensing world-wide to earn money with IP
• Fractional ownership of IP for raising capital
• Infringement protection using patent pools & micro-licensing
• Automated worldwide monitoring for trademark use, infringement, and counterfeiting
• Automatic generation of evidence and prior art
• Automatic escrow—simultaneous payment and transfer of ownership

Moderator:

• Pete Pollard, Founder, Fireball Patents (Netherlands)

Speakers:

• William Fauchoux, CEO, BlockchainyourIP, (France)
• Chia Ling Koh, Managing Director, OC Queen Street LLC (Singapore)
• Leann Pinto, President, IPwe Inc. (USA)

IP and Innovation | Capsule Keynote: Deputy Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)

Join us for our very first close-up conversation with the Deputy Commissioner of CNIPA, Mr. Lu Pengqi, and find out CNIPA’s efforts in implementing trademark and brand strategy to facilitate high quality economic development.

 Moderator:

• Etienne Sanz de Acedo, Chief Executive Officer, International Trademark Association (USA)

Speaker:

• Lu Pengqi, Deputy Commissioner of China National Intellectual Property Administration (China)

Speed Networking—Session 3

Business | IP Financing: How to Leverage your Intangible Assets to Secure Financing

IP commercialization fosters revenue generation for a business. However, it is also important to strategize how to leverage IP for cashflows and liquidity purposes. The journey differs by the size of your organization. For example, SMEs and start-ups may need creativity in utilizing their intangible assets to secure financing and capital funding. The discussion will showcase the interplay of IP and finance and the nuances of IP-backed financing.

Moderator:

• Audrey Yap, Regional Managing Director, Yusarn Audrey LLC (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Tyler Capson, Managing Director, EverEdge Global (USA)
• Martin Brassel, CEO & Co-founder, Inngot (United Kingdom)
• Prantik Mazumdar, Venture & Angel Investor and Managing Director, CXM Group (Singapore)

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights—Managing and Monetizing Intellectual Property Disputes

Companies invest significant capital in developing and protecting intellectual property. However, pursuing action against infringers of those intellectual property rights can often be complex and costly – often involving technical legal analysis, having to take action across multiple jurisdictions, and ultimately enforcing a judgment/award. The risks are particularly acute in today’s climate, with geopolitical tensions contributing to the increasing complexity in pursuing and enforcing such claims.

This session will focus on strategies that companies can adopt in managing the risks and costs associated with protecting intellectual property rights, including:

• Early stage (pre dispute) considerations;
• Managing the costs and risks of ongoing intellectual property disputes; and
• Successfully enforcing against errant counterparties.

Moderator:

• Chee Chong Lau, Investment Manager, Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Florian Meyer, Partner, Meissner Bolte (Germany)
• Mahesh Rai, Partner, Drew & Napier (Singapore)
• Welly Tantono, General Counsel, SecretLab (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Persuasive Speaking: Making Your Words Matter

As legal professionals, the spoken word is vital to our working lives and careers. Most of us are skilled with words and trained in various forms of verbal communication. Nevertheless, our words sometimes may lack intentionality and focus. The task of communicating clearly and persuasively can be complicated by the specific circumstances giving rise to the need for effective communication. The most effective verbal communications should also take into account our goals for the communication, which may differ in various professional settings (e.g., in-house or a law firm, or whether working with colleagues, clients, prospective new hires or higher-ups).

Moderators:

• Courtney Laginess, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, FIS (USA)
• Anna Mae Koo, Partner, Vivien Chan & Co (China)

Speakers:

• Karen May Fong, Partner, Keystone Law (United Kingdom)
• Anthony Rose, Chairman & CEO, House of Rose Professional (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | The Trademark Modernization Act Unplugged: What Non-U.S. Lawyers and Brand Owners Should Know About Actions Under the Trademark Modernization Act

The Trademark Modernization Act is the United States’ newest statute to help brand owners remove unused registrations from the Trademark Register. Join the Commissioner for Trademarks at the USPTO and experienced counsel from the US and Germany to learn what you and your brand owner clients should keep in mind when considering or defending an action to cancel an unused registration under the TMA. This session will focus on the strategic considerations surrounding the TMA.

If you want to learn the basic details of the TMA’s procedures, we encourage you to watch this pre-recorded webinar in advance.

Moderator:

• Scott Woldow, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Britt Anderson, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (USA)
• Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC (USA)
• David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks, USPTO (USA)
• Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle, Partner, SCHALAST (Germany)

Speed Networking—Session 4

Business | Capsule Keynote Panel: Fireside Chat with Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Join us for a fireside chat with Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Moderator:

• Jennifer Simmons, Government Relations, International Trademark Association (INTA), (USA)

Speaker:

• Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), (USA)

Table Topics Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

Past President and Past Counsel Luncheon (by invitation only)

Speed Networking—Session 5

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders – from rightsholders to trade associations – to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

Business | A Stock Exchange Perspective

Working towards the listing of a company is the ultimate goal for driving scalability and market leadership. This session will provide insights into the importance of IP strengthening pre-, during, and post-IPO company listing. Some of the key questions that the panelists aim to address include:

• When should the IP focus and IP building/brand building journey start?
• At what phase of the organization’s lifecycle, especially when the future listing is IP an integral part of the strategy?
• What are the pitfalls of ignoring the IP during listing?
• What types of IP should be included or should be excluded during the listing?
• What advantage does IP bring to the value of a listing company?
• How critical is it for listed companies to keep driving continued focus on IP, and how does it help drive competitiveness and generate shareholders’ return?

Moderator:  Nick Redfearn, Principal, Global Head of Enforcment, Rouse (Indonesia)

Speakers:

• Yi-Hsen Gian, Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd. (Singapore)
• Dr. Jing Lim, CTO, Osteopore International (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Annual Review of Leading Case Law in Europe

Plan to attend this popular INTA event and hear Trademark Reporter authors Tom Scourfield, Jordi Güell, and Martin Viefhues deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by courts in 2022 (and thereafter) in the European Union (at both the EU and national levels), the United Kingdom, and other European territories. And be sure to check out the Annual Review of European Trademark Law: 2022 in Review, published in The Trademark Reporter, Vol. 113, No. 2.

Speakers: 

• Jordi Güell, Partner, Güell IP (Spain)
• Tom Scourfield, Co-Head of the International IP Group and UK Chair of the Consumer Products Sector Group, CMS (United Kingdom and Poland)

Leadership Bootcamp
Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

The Leadership Bootcamp in Singapore is your ticket to discovering your inner leader, or sharpening the skills you already have. This fun and interactive program, brought to you by the Leadership Development Committee, and hosted by Rudy Gaines, will challenge you to dig a little deeper into how you view leaders and leadership, using games, exercises, and creative collaboration with your fellow attendees. You’re ninety minutes away from becoming a better leader!  By invitation only.

IP and Innovation | The Trademark Modernization Act Unplugged: What U.S. Lawyers and Brand Owners Should Know About Actions Under the Trademark Modernization Act

The Trademark Modernization Act is the United States’ newest statute to help brand owners remove unused registrations from the Trademark Register.  Join the Commissioner for Trademarks at the USPTO and experienced US counsel to learn a) what to do and not to do when handling TMA actions; and b) strategies to keep in mind when considering or defending an action under the TMA.

If you are new to the TMA and want to learn the basics, we encourage you to watch this pre-recorded webinar in advance.

Moderator:

• Scott Woldow, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Britt Anderson, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP (USA)
• Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC (USA)
• David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks, USPTO (USA)

Integrating Work and Life Workshop (pre-registration required)

Shifting the Scales: Creating Allies by Inviting a Balanced and Retainable Support Structure
Presented by The Women’s LeadershIP Initiative Project Team

Even though the pandemic has increased the chances of remote working, isolation has changed how women are supported in various careers. Whether networking, hiring, retaining, or maintaining a work and life integration, the support structure provided by both an individual and an organization continuously shifts the scales of balance. Whether you work from home or in the office, there is still a need for coping mechanisms for managing personal demands while on the job and vice versa.

Self-care and time management are the foundations of any support unit. Balancing work and life is not only seen amongst women but also men, as they take an active role in their partner’s lives or are themselves single units, looking for allies. Support can come in many forms, whether in relationships, companionship, with family members, or even hiring. What do they have in common? What are the work implications of being single or part of a family unit on the personal and wider socio-economy?

Whether socially, financially, or culturally: How do women manage their work and life without hindering their needs, and do their social and cultural sentiments remain kept?

In this session, members are invited to shift the scales and address challenges faced by both men and women in the pursuit of integrating work and life.

Topic highlights include:

• Digging deep to discover your own integration of work and life
• Using communication as an effective tool to balance the scale within your home and work ecosystems or both
• What are the practical tools, and who are the support mechanisms to help reach a work and life integration
• Learning about what other organizations are doing to shift the scales for their employees

Moderator:

• David Lossignol, Global Head, Legal Brand Protection, Novartis International AG (Switzerland)

Speakers:

• Rachel Armstrong, Partner, Gowling WLG (United Arab Emirates)
• Uma Thana Balasingham, Vice President, Partner & Commercial Sales Asia Pacific & Japan, VMware | Co-Founder LeanIn, Singapore ​“VMWare LeanIn” (Japan & Singapore)
• Carrie Fan, Director of Global Communications, Tencent (USA)
• Jennifer Jones, President, Rotary International (USA)
• Auma Reggy, Managing Lead Counsel, McKesson Corporation (USA)

Registration Fee: US $150

Bike & Bites Food Trail

Business | IP Commercialization: How Can You Exploit Your IP Beyond Your Own Product and Services

Significant investments are made to develop and protect innovation through intellectual property rights regimes. As such, it is critical to commercialize these intangible assets to create new revenue streams for businesses. Additionally, more and more businesses are finding the need for collaboration with other organizations or through crowd sourcing initiatives.

This session will focus on IP-driven business strategies, including licensing and franchising elements and their impact on the growth of the business. The session will analyze IP commercialization with the help of success stories (SMEs and start-ups) to elaborate on the following:

• The different types of IP that are crucial for licensing
• The advantages of licensing
• The challenges to look out for and strategies to overcome these challenges

Moderator:

• Safir Anand, Senior Partner and Head of Department (Trademarks, Contractual and Commercial IP), Anand & Anand (India)

Speakers:

• Andrea Chiu, IP Strategist, IPOS International (Singapore)
• Jaspreet Kochar, Director of Research & Development, Procter & Gamble (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Iconic GI Food and Drink Products in Plain Packaging: How Far Can Brand Restrictions Go?

Geographical indications are perhaps less well known than other types of intellectual property, but they are of growing importance for many brands, particularly in the food and drink sector. At the same time, brand restrictions resulting from the advocacy efforts of health advocates and the World Health Organization are no longer affecting only trademarks but are also beginning to limit the way that GIs can be used to communicate with the public. This session will provide an overview of these two developing trends and how they intersect as well as looking at how proposed restrictions in specific jurisdictions might affect its most famous product.

Moderator:

• Elio De Tullio, Managing Partner, De Tulio & Partners (Italy)

Speakers:

• Lindesay Low, Deputy Director Legal Affairs, Scotch Whisky Association (Edinburgh)
• Stephen Stern, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Stephen (Australia)
• Massimo Vittori, Managing Director, OriGIN (Switzerland)

Business | Fireside Chat: Co-Chairs of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council 

Join Marion Heathcote, and Stephanie Grenald, INTA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council Co-Chairs, for a fireside chat with Deborah Hampton (Vice President of INTA & DEI Advisor) discussing the Association’s newly formed DEI Council. This session will include a brief discussion on the importance and significance of the Council and a high-level summary of what’s to come—including an overview of potential projects.

Moderator:

• Deborah Hampton, Trademark Team Leader, Senior Trademark and Copyright Program Manager, The Chemours Company FC, LLC (USA)

Speakers:

• Stephanie Grenald, Principal Legal Counsel, Amazon (USA)
• Marion Heathcote, Principal, Trademark Attorney, Davies Collison Cave (Australia)

IP and Innovation | Professors Panel: Of Parodies, Referential Use, and Other Creative Uses: Walking the Fine Line Between Limitations and Infringement
Discussions over the use of trademarks in public discourse are nothing new. Yet, uncertainty continues to dominate, in practice, on how to assess when such uses are lawful or, instead, constitute trademark infringement or dilution. When, in January 2023, Shakira accused her ex-husband of trading “a Ferrari for a Twingo” and “a Rolex for a Casio” in her instantly famous revenge song, trademark attorneys across the globe wondered, “Is such use a parody, referential use, descriptive use, or trademark dilution?” While no lawsuit seems to have been filed in that case, several prominent cases in this area are pending or have been decided across many jurisdictions. This panel of distinguished academics will address these cases and recent developments on the topic in Asia, the United States, and Europe.

Moderator: Susanna HS Leong, Professor, National University Singapore (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Yann Basire, Professor, University of Strasbourg – CEIPI (France)
• Megan Carpenter, Professor, University of New Hampshire School of Law, Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property (USA)
• Justin Hughes, Professor, Loyola Law School (USA)
• David Llewelyn, Professor, Singapore Management University (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | IP Office of the Future: How to Build an Action Plan for a 21st Century IP Office

Moderator:

• Andrei Iancu, Partner, Irell & Manella LLP  (USA)

Speakers:

• Konstantinos Georgaras, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Canada)
• David Kappos, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore (USA)
• Rena Lee, Chief Executive, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Singapore)
• Sune Stampe, Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Danish Patent and Trademark Office (Denmark)
• Adam Williams, CEO and Comptroller General,  Intellectual Property Office (United Kingdom)

IP and Innovation | An Up-to-Date Review of Trademark Law and Practice in China
Presented by the China Trademark Association

The China trademark regime has been constantly evolving over the pandemic period, making remarkable headway at every level. Moving into the post-pandemic era, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve and navigate your brand protection strategy through all these new complexities!

China Trademark Association (CTA), together with experts from different sectors, is pleased to present the very latest developments of trademarks regulations and practical guidelines in China. The speakers will dive into the followings:

• Interpretation of the latest developments in China’s trademark system
• Progress and achievement made on the juridical level in terms of IP protection.
• Practical insights from a China practitioner’s perspective

Moderator:

• Dongping Wu, Secretary-General, China Trademark Association (China)

Speakers:

• Wei He, Trademark Attorney/Director of Trademark Department, Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency Ltd (China)
• Dr. Hui Huang, Partner, Management Committee Member, Wanhuida IP (China)
• Lu Pengqi, Deputy Commissioner, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), (China)
• Liu Yijun, Senior Judge, Beijing Intellectual Property Court (China)
• Yao Yong, Deputy Director of Examination Division 1, Trademark Office, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), (China)

Business | Successfully Doing Business in Latin America and the Caribbean: Soft-Landing Asian Business

Understanding the regulatory environment, particularly in the field of IP and economic incentives are critical when expanding your business to a new region. It is no different in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Join our experts to learn about key highlights on IP regulatory environment as well as interesting incentives available to attract innovative companies and foreign investors, throughout this diverse region.

If you are ready to find new horizons for your business, Latin America and the Caribbean will captivate you.

Our multicultural speakers will provide you with tips and tricks that will empower you to conquer Latin America and beyond. Learn how to avoid common misconceptions and to discover potential opportunities for your business.

Moderator:

• Gedeona Maduro, Director, Bureau for Intellectual Property (Curaçao)

Speakers:

• Allan Jarry, Managing Partner, Jarry IP (Chile)
• Daniela Rojas, Foreign Legal Consultant, K&L Gates LLP (Venezuela/USA)

Government Officials Reception (by invitation only)

Join INTA’s leadership and government officials from around the world for a reception thanking these officials for their dedication and support of the trademark community. In addition, this reception allows officials to share information and best practices with their colleagues in the trademark community.

We will be hosting three separate receptions during this time:

Africa Reception
China Reception
India Reception

Network with colleagues and share experiences of doing business in your region. This is the must-attend reception for those in the INTA community who want to be plugged into our extensive network in a specific jurisdiction. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with INTA staff.

In-House Practitioners Reception (exclusive to in-house practitioners)
Join fellow in-house practitioners and corporate trademark professionals for cocktails and light refreshments during this exclusive networking opportunity.

President’s Dessert Reception (by invitation only)

Capitol Club Members Breakfast (by invitation only)

Table Topics Breakfast (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

In-House Practitioners Workshop and Luncheon: Financial Literacy and Using Data for In-House Practice
(Pre-registration required)
Presented by the In-House Practitioners Committee

Exclusive to in-house practitioners 

Data is a resource that when used and leveraged correctly can be a powerful tool for in-house practitioners to justify budgets, drive growth, and identify efficiencies. But using and leveraging data can be overwhelming particularly for those without a financial background. This workshop will review the important data points that you need to know and can reference when you are advocating for your team.

We will also showcase the newly developed Commercialization of Brands Committee’s certificate program Finance for Non-Finance Legal Professionals. You will hear from the team that created this program, on why you need it and how you can justify it with the decision-makers in your organization.

Don’t miss your chance to register for this event, designed for in-house professionals of all levels.

Registration Fee: US $150

Moderator:

• Jessica Cardon, General Counsel, Parlux Holdings, Inc. (USA)

Speakers:

• Juliet Alcoba, Attorney, Alcoba Law Group, P.A. (USA)
• Brian Buss, Director, CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group (USA)
• Irene Chang, Trademark, Copyright and Corporate Marketing Counsel, HP Inc. (USA)
• Maria Fernandez Marques, Head Legal Brand Protection Rights Management, Norvatis Pharma AG (Switzerland)
• Scott Minden, Director & Associate General Counsel, Head of Trademarks, Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA)

IP and Innovation | Co-Chairs Overview of the Day

IP and Innovation | The Right of Publicity Around the World: The Career and Afterlife of a Musical Superstar

Explore how publicity rights are used to protect the name, voice and likeness of famous celebrities and performers – in this case, a fictional musical group and its lead singer. We will track the band’s highs and lows, from its rise to success to its breakup and the lead singer’s solo career and eventual demise, all while analyzing how the right of publicity applies in different countries. Along the way, we’ll cover issues such as merchandising, endorsements, distinctive features like body art, third-party soundalikes, and the use of AI to generate creative works in the same style.

Moderator:

• Andrew Avsec, Partner, Crowell & Moring (USA)

Speakers:

• Nicholas Hawkins, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson (USA)
• Rodrigo A. de Ouro Preto Santos, Senior Partner, Ouro Preto Advogados (Brazil)
• Hongbin Zhang, Partner, LexField Law Offices (China)

IP and Innovation | Joining Forces with Consumers to Fight Counterfeits

Counterfeiting is a growing problem that impacts businesses and consumers across the world. Brand owners, governments, and law enforcement are all fighting against counterfeiters, but the most important fighter in the war against counterfeits is the consumer. INTA’s 2019 study on Gen Z Insights: Brands and Counterfeit Products explores the relationship between Gen Zers and brands and their attitudes and perceptions of counterfeit products and unpacks the importance of different practical and ethical considerations influencing Gen Z’s purchase of counterfeit products.

Moderator:

• Miwa Shoji, Administrative Judge, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Division, Japan Patent Office (Japan)

Speakers:

• Hiroyuki Asano, Deputy Director, Anti-Counterfeit Research Section, International Cooperation Division, Japan Patent Office (Japan)
• Erin Howard, Retail Leader – Global Brand Relations, Customer Trust External Relations, Amazon (USA)
• Shogo Matsunaga, Sonderhoff & Einsel and INTA Member from the Anticounterfeiting Committee (Japan)

All About Local Coffee

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Chinese Tea Appreciation

Registration Fee: US $39

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Nostalgic Chinatown

Registration Fee: US $118

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Connecting with the Community Halal Lunch

Registration Fee: US $182

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Open Innovation Challenge (open access)

Innovation Marketplace Exhibit Hall Hours
Connect with the latest services, innovations, and vendors you need from organizations around the world—and discover what’s next in IP.

Leadership Lab
Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

Join this interactive session to have candid conversations with fellow committee leaders on how to best manage, support, and guide your respective committees. Share what’s working well in your committee, discuss how you identify and support rising stars, and learn more about other leadership opportunities within INTA.

Open to Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Subcommittee Chairs.

Business | Co-chairs Overview of the Day

Business | Best Practices for Leveraging Weixin/WeChat to Engage with Consumers in China (and Beyond)

The accelerated “digital boom” across Asia Pacific is reshaping almost every aspect of business and social life in this region and indeed the world. This region now accounts for 60% of the world’s online retail sales and more than 50% of payment-revenue growth. This “business track” session focuses on business utilization of WeChat (Weixin in China) to engage with consumers in China and throughout the region.

Through this panel, you will learn more about:

• How brands can leverage the Weixin/WeChat ecosystem, including Mini Programs, Channels (short-form videos), Weixin Pay, and other features, to tap a 1.3-billion user market and audience
• New and creative approaches to promoting your brand to meet changing consumer preferences and behavior on digital platforms
• The perspective of local brands and SMEs on how they can bridge the gap to go from local to global markets

Moderator:

• Dawn Ng, Assistant Director (Retail), Singapore Tourism Board (Singapore)

Speakers:

• Etienne Ng, Regional Director (Southeast Asia), Weixin Pay (Singapore)
• Erwin Wuysang-Oei, Head, Marketing & Merchandising Controller & E-Commerce, Metro Singapore (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Law Firm Culture: Sabbaticals in the Legal Profession

Law firm members and leaders will discuss policies, best practices, and personal experiences taking sabbaticals or other periods of (paid or unpaid) leave from a law firm environment. The panelists will address their personal experiences and best practices, risks and opportunities, and benefits and contributions to their practice from such leave. Law firm leaders/management will address their firm’s policies and practical elements, such as considerations relating to pay/benefits, client management, return to work, etc. Panelists will discuss how sabbatical policies and leave impact law firm culture and the happiness of employees, client relationship management, and other applicable business considerations.

Moderator:

• Sarah Bro, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery (USA)

Speakers:

• Neha Chugh, Founder, IPR International Services (India)
• Alex Garcia, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP (USA)
• Chris Kindel, Member, Pirkey Barber PLLC (USA)
• Esther Seow, Principal, Davies Collison Cave (Singapore)

IP and Innovation | Welcome to the Future: Emerging IP Issues Relating to AI and Its Impact on Brands

As our society continues to move on-line, technology is increasingly handling more and more of our day-to-day tasks both in business and as consumers. For example, artificial intelligence or “AI” can generate artwork, draft advertising copy, or review, rank, and recommend products or businesses to us based on its analysis of a vast amount of personal, business, and public data. This new frontier in IT has led to many questions for brands. During this session we will look at some of these emerging issues, including:

• How AI forms “opinions” and develops outputs, what happens if they are “programmed” to favor certain brands or confuse brands, whether they even care about brands or infringement, and how their outputs may impact brands, the infringement analysis, and liability
• Whether AI may be considered “consumers,” whether their confusion matters, and how their confusion may be analyzed
• Whether AI may be considered “influencers” and whether advertising regulations apply to their outputs and recommendations
• How brands may leverage the use of AI in the marketplace, but also protect their IP and brand, minimize risk, and address AI confusion and the confusion AI may create

Moderator:

• Kate McMorrow, Associate, Knobbe Marten (USA)

Speakers:

• Ellen Gevers, Managing Partner, Knijff (Netherlands)
• Seiro Hatano, Partner, TMI Associates (Japan)
• Auma Reggy, Managing Lead Counsel, McKesson Corporation (USA)
• Itai Sela Saldinger, Director of IP, Playtika (Israel)

Speed Networking—Session 6

IP and Innovation | Communication Breakdown and Cultural Faux Pas: Why People from Different Countries Have Trouble Communicating with Each Other

During this educational and entertaining session, we will discuss communication styles, including verbal and non-verbal communication, that differ among certain countries from the East and the West. We will discuss stereotypes, myths, and realities, providing specific examples of communication styles from around the world that can inadvertently create offense, misunderstandings, confusion, and inefficiency.

Moderator:

• Philip Lapin, Partner, Smart & Biggar (Canada)

Speakers:

• Dan Chen, Partner, Fairsky Law Office (China)
• Tomoya Kurokawa, Vice President, SOEI Patent & Law Firm (Japan)
• Brenda Matanga, Head of Practice and Lead IP Counsel, Bmatanga IP Attorneys (Zimbabwe)

IP and Innovation | Law Firm Idea Exchange: Moving Forward Together: How to Stay on Track with  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

Presented by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee on the Law Firm Committee, this Idea Exchange will involve an engaging discussion designed for intellectual property professionals of all levels to share their DE&I experiences, challenges, and concerns. It will focus on important topics, including how to retain attorneys of diverse backgrounds, how to keep them motivated and engaged as part of the team, and how different firms and corporations in different parts of the globe handle challenges that could affect both in-house and private practice teams.

Sponsored Event | Tencent TGIF Luncheon

Get acquainted with the Tencent team and discover our ecosystem of global Internet services and innovative digital solutions, paired with one-of-a-kind cocktails, canapes, and our interactive game play area.

Leadership Bootcamp
Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

The Leadership Bootcamp in Singapore is your ticket to discovering your inner leader, or sharpening the skills you already have. This fun and interactive program, brought to you by the Leadership Development Committee, and hosted by Rudy Gaines, will challenge you to dig a little deeper into how you view leaders and leadership, using games, exercises, and creative collaboration with your fellow attendees. You’re ninety minutes away from becoming a better leader!  By invitation only.

Speed Networking—Session 7

Table Topics Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | India Case Law Update—Insights From the Bench and the Bar

In this session, attendees will get the exclusive opportunity to hear from a panel of experts, including visionary judges and leading litigators from India, on the latest Intellectual Property (IP) trends and case laws in India. This expert panel will analyze recent and developing trends in IP procedural reforms, ADR, reliefs, and efficacy of enforcement on the Internet. This is the first time the India case law update will be presented at the INTA Annual Meeting. Join us for a riveting discussion and gain valuable insights.

Moderator:

• Gaurav Miglani, Managing Partner, Worldwide Intellec (India)

Speakers: 

• Honorable Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, Supreme Court of India (India)
• Honorable Justice Prathiba M. Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court (India)
• Pravin Anand, Managing Partner, Anand and Anand (India)
• Hemant Singh, Founder and Managing Partner, INTTL ADVOCARE (India)

IP and Innovation | The Conundrum of Protecting a Shape: How to Design a Marquee Strategy

Over the last few years, there has been significant activity in the non-traditional mark space worldwide. There is a lot of interest among brand owners in protecting distinct elements of trademarks, such as shape. Shapes applied to products may be subject to dual protection— both trademark and design. Join us as our panelists analyze the relevant legislation and cases and recommend many globally accepted best practices.

Moderator:

• Samta Mehra, Partner, Remfry & Sagar (India)

Speakers:

• Laurence Morel-Chevillet, IP & Brand Protection Director, BVLGARI (Italy)
• Ivan Sempere, Co-CEO, Padima (Spain)
• NG Wei Qiang, Senior Trade Mark Examiner, Registry of Trade Marks IP Office of Singapore (Singapore)

Sponsored Content | Weixin/WeChat Brand Protection Workshop

One of Tencent’s most popular services, Weixin/WeChat is a social communication tool and information publishing platform that connects over one billion users. The unique Weixin/WeChat architecture comprises private and public features, as well as various user types and functionalities, including Personal Accounts, Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Moments, and Channels. Over the years, numerous operational and policy changes have been made to improve Weixin/WeChat’s anti-counterfeiting program, which has been designed to stamp out illicit IP-related activity on the platform. Importantly, in 2022 alone, the stepping up of enforcement has resulted in investigations into and action taken against over 56,000 Personal Accounts, close to 45,000 articles on Official Accounts, and 160,000 videos on Channels.

Tackling tough issues like the advertising and sale of counterfeit products requires a collective effort, and we would like to invite all stakeholders – from rightsholders to trade associations – to attend this insightful workshop where you will learn more about:

• Various features across the Weixin/WeChat platform and the corresponding brand protection mechanisms
• Enforcement data of the Weixin/WeChat platform and tips for enforcement on the platform
• New brand protection measures for 2023

Bike & Bites Food Trail

Speed Networking—Session 8

Legal Resources Contributor Reception (By invitation only)

We will be hosting three separate receptions during this time:

Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East
Asia Pacific

Network with colleagues and share experiences of doing business in your region. This is the must-attend reception for those in the INTA community who want to be plugged into our extensive network in a specific jurisdiction. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with INTA staff.

Patent Professionals Networking Reception
Are you a patent professional, or do you spend any time working with patent professionals? Join us for a cocktail and an opportunity to mingle with other registrants with similar patent interests and backgrounds.

What A Crab!

Registration Fee: US $270

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Sponsors Breakfast (by invitation only)

Table Topics Breakfast (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | Co-Chairs Overview of the Day

All About Local Coffee

Registration Fee: US $88

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Chinese Tea Appreciation

Registration Fee: US $39

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Nostalgic Chinatown

Registration Fee: US $118

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Leadership Lab
Presented by the Leadership Development Committee

Join this interactive session to have candid conversations with fellow committee leaders on how to best manage, support, and guide your respective committees. Share what’s working well in your committee, discuss how you identify and support rising stars, and learn more about other leadership opportunities within INTA.

Open to Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Subcommittee Chairs.

IP and Innovation | Future Proofing Your Business in the Digital World

Today, we all use technology in our daily work and are constantly looking for better and more efficient ways to conduct our law practice. This session will discuss some of the steps law firms and legal teams have taken to embrace digital transformation and enhance the client experience and service delivery. This isn’t only about implementing technology to help organize the work. Instead, it is about transforming the business of law.

Moderator:

• Orietta Blanco Minino, Managing Partner, Minino (Dominican Republic)

Speakers:

• Kevin Hartley, CEO, Trust Tree Legal (USA)
• Mark Jansen, Partner, Fenwick & West LLP (USA)
• Kathryn Szymczyk, Global Business Development Senior Manager, IP Gowling WLG (Canada)
• Lewis Whiting​, Co-founder / CEO, iaido (United Kingdom)

Speed Networking—Session 8

IP and Innovation | Mediating Across Cultural Differences

In a world that’s more connected than ever—with brands spanning the globe—counsel for brand owners are routinely expected to represent their clients in multiple jurisdictions with different laws, languages, and cultures. Although they can learn the law, brand counsel may nevertheless have difficulty understanding cultural norms when mediating international disputes. However, lack of understanding of cultural differences can create unspoken barriers to successful dispute resolution.

The session will include a live-role-playing mediation during which our panel will play out several scenes that would typically occur in mediation. These scenes will demonstrate some top tips on how to conduct a successful mediation by avoiding cultural faux pas. The role playing mediation will be set in Singapore and will focus on Singapore’s singular cuisine.

Moderators:

• Zechariah J. H. Chan PBM, Partner, Lee & Lee (Singapore)
• Kevin Hartley, Co-Founder and Trademark Attorney, Trust Tree (USA)

Speakers:

• Anuj Desai, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP (USA)
• Leslie J. Lott, Founding Partner, Lott & Fischer (USA)
• Max Ng, Managing Director, Gateway Law Corporation (Singapore)
• Mary Ann Wymore, Officer, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. (USA)

Speed Networking—Session 10

Table Topics Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss predetermined topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | Annual Review of US Federal Case Law and TTAB Developments

Plan to attend this INTA annual favorite and hear Trademark Reporter authors Ted Davis and John L. Welch deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by U.S. courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for the year of Lanham Act administration (approximately July 2021–June 2022) and thereafter. And be sure to check out the United States Annual Review: The Seventy-Fifth Year of Administration of the Lanham Act of 1946, published in The Trademark Reporter, Vol. 113, No. 1.

Speakers:

• Ted Davis, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP (USA)
• John L. Welch, Counsel, Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. (USA)

2023 Annual Meeting Project Team Reception (by invitation only)

Grand Finale

Don’t miss your last chance at the Meeting to network and have fun with your friends and colleagues while enjoying Universal Studios Singapore! Registrants will have exclusive access to the Park, enjoy a variety of cuisine, and a one-of-a-kind event filled with entertainment and excitement.

Registrants must wear their badge to access the event.

Shuttle service will also be provided to and from the Grand Finale on Saturday evening, with pick-up and drop-off points at key locations. Additional details to follow.