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Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP)
AGIP is consistently ranked as the top IP firm in the Middle East. In 2015, with enormous attention to increased efficiency without compromising quality, we reduced fees in response to clients' cost-sensitive budgets.
Whether you need representation in individual countries or prefer one-stop regional and global services, AGIP secures the best possible protection for your IP rights.
As the largest firm in the region, AGIP provides a full range of IP services, including TAG-Legal and TAG-Domains, through a Regional Headquarters, fully staffed Country Offices throughout the Arab Region, plus Afghanistan, China, Cyprus, India, Pakistan and Turkey, and Liaison Offices in Canada, Hungary, the U.K. and U.S. www.agip.com
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Patrix IP Helpware
IP Management software
Patrix has nearly two decades of experience delivering IP software and service solutions serving clients in more than 50 countries. With our IP management system, Patricia®, and comprehensive payment services, we provide the most cost-effective way for organizations to reduce costs, minimize risk, improve profitability and increase productivity.
From the C.E.O. through to the support staff, the Patrix team has very extensive and relevant experience having previously worked in the corporate and/or practice areas of IP. You can therefore be sure that your requirements are fully understood at every level.
Patricia® is an enterprise-wide solution which provides you with swift and secure access to your case data and automatic tracking of IP lifecycles, including laws/regulations, standard forms, time and cost registration, invoicing, customizable reports, document creation, document management and powerful batch processing functionality. Patricia® is designed to accommodate and harmonize your best practice and procedures including collaboration with other departments and parties both inside and outside of your organization.
Being non-modular, Patricia® naturally combines your case data with related cost, billing and time recording information, greatly improving management control in all areas and ensuring that any case related expenditure is captured and recouped.
Created by IP professionals for IP professionals, Patricia® is a fully customizable IP management system uniquely delivered on Windows and web platforms or a combination of both–the choice is yours!
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Acumass
Leading experts on worldwide maintenance of Industrial Property rights.
Acumass is a leading Intellectual Property service provider, operating on a global level with offices based across Europe, Asia and the US. We take pride in providing comprehensive, secure and cost effective renewal services.
Our state-of-the-art software system allows us to create tailored service levels and outsourcing solutions so that we can accommodate our clients and their individual needs.
Acumass was first established in 1981 but our focus has always remained the same, our clients are our number one priority.
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D. P. AHUJA & CO.
Intellectual Property Services in Asia
We are a professionally managed, intellectual property services firm established in 1971. We represent over 2500 Clients from 50 countries. We specialise in acquisition, enforcement and licensing of intellectual property rights, including litigation, anti-counterfeiting, domain name and corporate name disputes. We use state-of-the-art document and information management systems. We are committed to a tradition of high ethical standards and excellence in professional services.
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Fenix Legal KB
Fenix Legal - cost-efficient, fast and professional Patent- and Law firm, specialized in intellectual property in Europe, Sweden and Scandinavia. We offer all services in the IP field including trademarks, patents, designs, dispute resolution, mediation, copyright, domain names and business agreements. In an ever-changing world someone has to see the possibilities!
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Grant Thornton Alyafi IP Group
Grant Thornton Alyafi IP Group provide a full range of IP services ranging from prosecution to litigation and unfair competition cases of patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights and domain names. IP consulting services are also provided by the firm, valuations, audit, due diligence, legal advisory, franchising and licensing. GT Alyafi IP Group has been ranked as the top IP service provider in the middle east for four years in a row.
Practice Area: UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Erbil, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, Tunisia, Syria and Iraq.
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IBERBRAND, S.C.
IBERBRAND® is a full service IP law boutique offering a depth of experience and a fresh approach to the practice of intellectual property law, patent and trademark advisory services in Mexico and Latin America. Our compromise to an excellent service and the drive to keep up with the constantly changing world of IP, motivated us to create a fresh and reinvented project in which our priority is to meet the needs of our clients.
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IPzen
IPzen is a new Intellectual Property management software. Designed by trademark attorneys for trademark attorneys, it is a modern web-based tool, cloud hosted and available as a SaaS solution. In addition, it is an easy-to-use software that will allow you to securely access your data from anywhere only by using a browser. IPzen includes all the features required by trademark attorneys and companies - and even more. It is a modular system available in both Enterprise and Law Firm editions, as well as a service in a shared environment.
IPzen is an Internet platform which aims at consolidating and summarizing all information that IP law firms or companies use to process. As a modular system, IPzen also comprises of a docketing system, trademark management software, domain name management software, a diary to track deadlines and a monitoring module consolidating the entire trademark monitoring results.
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MarkMonitor
MarkMonitor®, the world leader in enterprise brand protection and a Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science business, provides advanced technology and expertise that protects the revenues and reputations of the world’s leading brands. In the digital world, brands face new risks due to the Web’s anonymity, global reach and shifting consumption patterns for digital content, goods and services. Customers choose MarkMonitor for its unique combination of industry-leading expertise, advanced technology and extensive industry relationships to preserve their marketing investments, revenues and customer trust.
To learn more about MarkMonitor, our solutions and services, please visit markmonitor.com or call us at 1-800-745-9229.
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Raul Cesar Ferreira (RCF)
RCF, founded in 1929, is one of the leading companies in Portugal in IP field.
The Trademark Department has expertise in searches, prosecution, enforcement and oppositions in National, Community and International trademarks and in litigation.
The Patent Department has expertise in technical areas, drafting, prosecution, enforcement and litigation.
Countries covered: Angola, Cape Verde, East Timor, Macao, Mozambique, Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe.
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Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office, LLC (SPTL)
As a leading full-range IP service provider in Greater China since 1984, Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office, LLC (SPTL) has 270+ people dedicated to your IP assets, specifically with 150+ patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and attorneys at law well versed in IP knowledge and expertise.
Based in Shanghai, winged by Beijing and Hong Kong offices, SPTL has developed an extensive network with thousands of clients and associates across 70+ countries, currently Vice Chairmen members of All-China Patent Attorneys Association and China Trademark Association, as well as members of INTA, AIPPI, IPO, LES, etc.
Featured Services
- 5E: electronic filing, electronic docketing, electronic invoicing, electronic internal administration, electronic communication.
- Customized team: capable attorneys meeting your personalized needs.
- Zero-distance services:
A - in the vicinity of many foreign companies’ China headquarters, R&D centers, JVs, REPOs, WOFEs and trading companies in Shanghai or surrounding provinces.
B - located in southern China where is the battle front against trademark infringements and where also locates 2 of the 3 Chinese IP courts, i.e., the Shanghai IP Court and Guangzhou IP Court.
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Sugimura
SUGIMURA is a leading Japanese IP law firm founded in 1923. Their services include prosecution, licensing, counseling, and enforcement of patents, utility models, design patents, and trademarks. With offices in Japan and the United States, along with professional relationships in over 80 countries, SUGIMURA offers comprehensive international IP protection to both domestic and international clients.
SUGIMURA delivers results-oriented solutions. The firm emphasizes personalized care and offers customized solutions tailored to clients’ needs. SUGIMURA has differentiated itself for its quality and continues to be ranked among top patent and trademark firms in Japan.
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United Trademark & Patent Services
United Trademarks and Patent Services is a leading firm of lawyers and consultants specialized in Intellectual Property (IP) Rights and Issues in the Gulf, Middle East, Africa & South East Asian Countries. The firm has been serving its global and regional clients in more than 189 jurisdictions around the world with quality services that has won us the leading position we hold today in this specialized field of law. Our services include searching, filing, prosecution, registration, licensing, franchising, transfer of technology, arbitration, dispute resolution, enforcement & litigation, anti-counterfeiting, due diligence and counseling.
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Vanrell Intellectual Property–Attorneys
Vanrell Intellectual Property–Attorneys is an IP boutique, located in Uruguay, covering the full range of key IP rights. We render services in our home country as well as in the rest of the Americas, particularly the Caribbean Islands.
With more than 25 years of experience in the management of trademarks and patents portfolios, our team offers a personalized, professional, creative and effective service that would achieve the goals sets as core values “client satisfaction and quality of service”
For further information about Vanrell Intellectual Property-Attorneys please visit www.vanrell.com.uy.
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Verisign
Verisign powers the invisible navigation that takes people to where they want to go on the Internet. The company operates the infrastructure for a portfolio of top‐level domains, including .com and .net, and offers a suite of infrastructure assurance services—including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence Services.
BRONZE SPONSORS
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
Berkemeyer Attorneys & Counselors
BERKEMEYER ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS currently works with key players from all industry sectors, not only the most important local and regional companies, but also several Fortune 500 companies. Clients agree that the services meet their standards both in excellence and cost consciousness.
Berkemeyer’s IP practice, which is consistently top ranked by legal directories globally, includes registration of trademarks, domain names, patents and designs, copyrights, licensing, franchising, enforcement and IP litigation, and coordinating steps nationally and internationally.
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Bufete Meija & Asociados
BUFETE MEJIA & ASOCIADOS is a leading Honduran full service Intellectual Property law firm which also offers a convenient and cost-effective regional services covering besides Honduras the following countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa-Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Belize and The Dominican Republic. The firm services include filing, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement and defense of all types of intellectual property from patents, trademarks and copyrights to technology and franchise agreements, trade secrets and indications of origin. Furthermore the firm has strong litigation and arbitration capabilities and is known for handling complex litigation matters as well as infringement and anti-counterfeiting actions before all Courts, Administrative Offices and Customs authorities. The firm has been identified by clients as a “well-oiled and responsive machine” with a personal touch and understanding of the client needs. IN BUFETE MEJIA & ASOCIADOS – WE CARE
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
Chadha & Chadha IP
Chadha & Chadha IP is an Indian Intellectual Property Firm based in New Delhi with branches in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Cochin. The Firm, with a 40-year-old history in IP, represents numerous domestic and International clients and is well known for its high quality work and responsiveness.
Website: www.candcip.in , Email: info@candcip.in
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
Corsearch
Best-in-class research, in-depth understanding of industry workflows, and unparalleled service are hallmarks of Corsearch trademark, brand, and domain name solutions. Our innovative platforms and relentless focus on the needs of our clients are why practitioners entrust us with their brand clearance and protection needs, covering 150+ jurisdictions globally.
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Dastani & Dastani, LLP
Dastani & Dastani, LLP focuses particularly on the Intellectual Property Law and covers all components pertaining to patent, trademark, industrial design, geographical signs, unfair competition and related litigations. We place the highest value on understanding our clients’ needs, and accordingly provide them with practical counsel and solutions which support their business objectives.
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
Jackson, Etti & Edu
JACKSON, ETTI & EDU, is a full service Law Firm, with an internationally renowned IP Practice, headquartered in Lagos-Nigeria. With three other offices (including our international operations in Ghana), the firm provides legal services throughout Africa and beyond.
The firm provides a full range of specialist IP services including prosecution, management and protection of Trademarks, Patents, Designs & Copyright; Anti-counterfeiting; IP Litigation; IP Due Diligence; and Commercial IP. Ancillary services, such as NAFDAC (Product registration), SON (Standard Organisation of Nigeria) and NOTAP (National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion) are also provided.
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Kashish Intellectual Property Group (KIPG)
OBJECTIVE: Develop and execute client - tailored strategies to provide proficient legal solutions for management, protection and enforcement of IPRs.
MOTTO: Render efficient and pragmatic legal advice allowing us to safeguard our client’s interests.
VISION: To be recognized as a law firm committed to deliver comprehensive, time effective and quality legal services befitting the needs of clients.
INTA Gala Sponsor
Leydig, Voit & Mayer
Leydig, Voit & Mayer’s singular focus is the practice of intellectual property law. Leydig is a full service IP firm with a robust trademark practice, providing a wide range of services, including opinions, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence, acquisitions, litigation and Internet law.
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun is a full service intellectual property law firm that protects, enforces and transfers the intellectual property of clients in more than 100 countries worldwide. Nearly half the Firm’s professionals have been in-house as general counsel, patent counsel, technology transfer managers, scientists and engineers, and offer seasoned experience in devising and executing IP strategy and comprehensive IP solutions.
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Our clients depend on Osler for expertise in patent and trade-mark prosecution, practical and business oriented advice on portfolio management, talent and innovative thinking in intellectual property disputes and a wealth of experience in commercializing client’s IP rights. The right balance between resources and expertise maintains efficiency and keeps costs in control. We have solutions for your IP problems . osler.com
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
RNA, IP Attorneys
RNA, IP Attorneys an Indian IP boutique provide the full range of IP legal and consultancy services, both contentious and non-contentious to world’s leading IP owners. We advise on, and act in relation to, IP management, licensing, IP clearance, dispute resolution and enforcement. Our service is both professional and friendly, while our approach is flexible, creative and results- oriented. For more information you can send an email to:
info@rnaip.com
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S.S. Rana & Co.
S. S. RANA & CO., is a premier IP Law Firm of India and for over twenty five years has been providing impeccable legal services to many multinational and Fortune 500 companies in the areas of • Trademarks • Patents • Copyright • Designs • Domain Names • IP Licensing • IP Audit, • Searches • Annuities • Customs • Geographical Indications • Enforcement • Litigation. The firm has been often quoted by industry as being ‘knowledgeable, responsive and reliable’ providing ‘very high service’.
Email:
info@ssrana.com, W:
www.ssrana.in
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ST&P Attorneys and Agents
At ST&P Attorneys and Agents®, we partner our clients to shape and execute intellectual property strategies. Operating from a global perspective, we deliver local solutions from a full range of IP services with the aim of protecting our client's position in a highly competitive environment.
Trademark Administrators Brunch Sponsor
The Treadstone Group, Inc.
The Treadstone Group, Inc. is the I.P. investigation and acquisition firm trusted most by the world's largest brand owners and their law firms. Our multinational clients operate in every sector of the economy and across nearly all industries. We are renowned for the most-knowledgeable and proficient investigators and researchers.
Trademark Administrators Speaker Brunch
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to decision makers. Providing solutions that power the intellectual property life cycle from Thomson CompuMark, MarkMonitor, Thomson IP Management Services, Westlaw and Sweet & Maxwell.
Email: compumark.us@thomsonreuters.com
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Vivien Chan & Co.
Vivien Chan & Co. is a full-service law practice with offices in Hong Kong (1985) and Beijing (1993). We are consistently recognized as a premier law firm for and in Greater China. With nearly 30 years of doing business in Greater China, our Hong Kong and China teams have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the legal culture and market dynamics.
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Zacarias & Fernandez
A law firm located in Asunción - Paraguay, Zacarías & Fernández has specialized in intellectual property and has been very active at INTA since the firm’s founding in 1981. Rated as Tier 1 by several professional surveys, the firm represents foreign companies from across the world. Its client portfolio includes, among others: Exxon Corporation (USA), Intel (USA), GlaxoSmithKline (UK), and Takeda Chemical Industries (JAPAN). The firm renders services leveraging its structure by team groups divided by areas of focus.