Today’s News Roundup—November 5, 2025

Registration for 2026 Annual Meeting Opens to INTA Members in December 

Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting will officially open for INTA members on December 8, 2025. The global intellectual property (IP) community’s premier gathering of the year will bring together 10,000+ IP professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world in London, England, from May 2 to 6. 

With more than 1,800 registrants already signed up during promotional sales earlier this year—a record for INTA—this Annual Meeting promises to be INTA’s most ambitious yet. 

Members are encouraged to renew their membership now to take advantage of early-bird rates and secure their hotels. Registration will open for non-members on January 5, 2026. 

~ Jean-Claude Darné, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications, INTA 
New York, New York, USA 

Final Calls for INTA’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition

We’re asking our members around the world and in the Asia-Pacific region specifically to encourage law students in their networks to apply for participation in INTA’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Moot Court Competition. 

This competition offers participants a unique opportunity to hone advocacy skills, deepen knowledge of trademark and unfair competition law, and engage with leading intellectual property professionals. Teams will argue a challenging problem before panels of distinguished judges, gaining invaluable real-world experience. 

The Official Rules and Problem are available on the competition landing page so teams can begin preparing immediately.  

Registration closes November 15, 2025. 

~ Jean-Claude Darné, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications, INTA 
New York, New York, USA 

Chupi: Dazzling Jewelry, Ethically Sourced, and IP Protected

 In the competitive and often imitative world of fine jewelry, brand protection is not just a luxury—it’s essential. For Chupi, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) from the outset has been fundamental to building a trusted, globally recognized brand. Founder Chupi Sweetman understood early on that protecting her brand’s identity would be key to scaling globally, maintaining consumer confidence, and preserving the emotional and aesthetic value embedded in each piece.  

From registering trademarks to navigating challenges like acquiring the chupi.com domain, Chupi’s proactive approach has paid off. As the brand expanded into more than 70 jurisdictions, Chupi emphasized the importance of thinking ahead, advising entrepreneurs to consider future growth when filing IP registrations, both in terms of product classifications and geographic scope.  

While imitation is almost inevitable in the fashion and jewelry space, Chupi’s strong IP portfolio has enabled the company to respond strategically to potential infringements, whether through public awareness campaigns or legal action. The brand’s identity, which is rooted in storytelling, sustainability, and distinctive design, is now a valuable asset in itself.  

INTA’s Public Information Committee connects with owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs and invites them to share their “IP stories.” Read Chupi’s IP Story.  

~ Hannah McLoughlin, Pinsent Masons Ireland LLP, Dublin, Ireland
Public Information Committee 

~ Karen Gallagher, Pinsent Masons Ireland LLP, Dublin, Ireland
Public Information Committee 

INTA and GLINTA to Co-Host PRISM Fundraiser at the 2025 Leadership Meeting

GLINTA, a long-standing LGBTQIA+ affinity group within INTA, began as an informal gathering of LGBTQIA+ members at INTA’s Annual Meetings and has since evolved into one of the most popular affiliate events. INTA is pleased to support GLINTA and ensure its continued growth and influence.

Later this month, INTA and GLINTA will host a fundraiser for PRISM, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources in South Florida. The fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm during the Association’s upcoming 2025 Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, USA. Tickets are US $100, with all proceeds going directly to PRISM.

Leadership Meeting registrants are also invited to support the INTA Foundation by attending the INTA Foundation Old Hollywood Reception, taking place on Thursday, November 20, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, and by contributing to INTA’s Carbon Offset Initiative.

~ Jean-Claude Darné, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications, INTA 
New York, New York, USA

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