2025 Annual Meeting Program

Continental Breakfast in the Innovation Marketplace

Breakfast Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only)

Legal and Policy | Securing Brands on Web3: Enforcement, Abuse Prevention, and Anticounterfeiting Strategies for the Blockchain

Presented by the 2024–2025 Internet Committee

This session will delve into innovative enforcement strategies and advanced tools that brands can leverage to protect their intellectual property in the Web3 landscape. Increasingly, brands will seek to enforce their trademarks and prevent abuse in the digital asset ecosystem. While the pseudonymous and decentralized nature of blockchain presents new challenges for brand owners, it also creates opportunities. By harnessing next-generation analytics and tracing tools, brands can find effective solutions to these new challenges. Join us to explore practical applications, cases, and future trends in blockchain-based enforcement, abuse prevention, and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Moderator: Moish Peltz, Partner, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Tom Barrett, President, EnCirca, Inc. (USA)
• Daniel Greenberg, CEO, Lexsynergy (UK)

Legal and Policy | Transformation and Modernization at the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board

Presented by the 2024–2025 Trademark Offices Practice Committee

Over the past five years, the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) has significantly transformed its operations to resolve trademark disputes more efficiently. TMOB proceedings are now almost entirely virtual, a significant backlog of cases has been eliminated, and timelines for various steps in TMOB proceedings have been tightened. Further changes are coming: the TMOB has been granted additional authorities, including the power to issue confidentiality orders and award costs. Join us as the TMOB shares with INTA members the many improvements to its services and offers suggestions for best practices for trademark practitioners to benefit from these improvements.

Moderator: Natalie de Paulsen, Member, Trademarks Opposition Board CIPO (Canada)

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Harnessing AI: Innovative Strategies and Practical Applications

Presented by the 2024–2025 Professional Development Committee

This dynamic session will explore various ways that trademark professionals can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) into their practice to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Use cases for AI include trademark searching and monitoring, enhancing descriptions of goods/services in trademark applications, automating the trademark application process, and analyzing discovery in trademark litigation. Our speakers will demonstrate how firms and companies deploy AI in their trademark practices, address challenges that come with training and managing staff, and explore emerging ethical issues. With the growing sophistication and uses of AI, trademark professionals must stay abreast of the risks and rewards of adopting this technology.

Moderator: Stacy Grossman, Principal, SGIP (USA)

Speakers:

• David Cho, Assistant Vice President Senior Legal Counsel, AT&T (USA)
• Maya Medeiros, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright (Canada)
• Toni Nijm, Co-Founder and CEO, Right Hub (UK)

Board of Directors Luncheon (by invitation only)

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Delivering Exceptional Client Experience and Service: Being Attuned to Client Needs and Expectations

Presented by the 2024–2025 Professional Development Committee

With increased focus on profitability and budget optimization, a strong and trusting relationship between clients and legal advisors is imperative. A strong work product is the minimum; exceptional client experience is a differentiator. In this session, our panel of private practice lawyers and in-house counsel will demonstrate what constitutes “best” and “exceptional” for client service. Trademark professionals at all levels of experience will learn best practices for identifying and communicating with internal and external clients, managing relationship expectations, building awareness of cultural differences, and leveraging technology. Attendees will come away with an enhanced ability to become trusted advisors for their clients.

Moderator: Janice Bereskin, Principal, Smart & Biggar (Canada)

Speakers:

• Josh Burke, Senior Counsel, Pirkey Barber (USA)
• Alicia Lloreda, Partner/Head of Intellectual Property Department, Lloreda Camacho & Cia (Colombia)

Luncheon Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Career Development Day Workshop (pre-registration required)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee

The 2024–2025 Academic Committee is proud to present Career Development Day, a workshop designed specifically for students. Immerse yourself in the enriching experience of a panel discussion led by seasoned practitioners and delve into a hands-on training session that provides valuable insights and equips you with specific skillsets crucial for your career journey. This event promises unique opportunities for networking, growth, and professional development.
This workshop is free of charge and open to all Annual Meeting registrants.

Legal and Policy | Anticounterfeiting Workshop (pre-registration required)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Anticounterfeiting Committee

Back by popular demand, INTA’s Anticounterfeiting Workshop will delve into the complexities of anti-counterfeiting strategies, focusing on the transition from online investigations to offline enforcement. Attend multiple breakout sessions with stakeholders, intermediaries and government officials where participants will learn about the latest tools and techniques used in identifying and tracking counterfeit goods online to their offline supply chains, as well as the legal and practical aspects of enforcement actions where partnership and collaboration are key.

Exclusive to In-House Practitioners and Government Officials.

Registration Fee: US $150

Legal and Policy | Navigating the Right of Publicity in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

Presented by the 2024–2025 Rights of Publicity Committee

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries, including entertainment, advertising, and media. However, it has also introduced complex legal challenges, particularly concerning the right of publicity. Our panel will shed a first-party perspective on this topic, exploring the intersection of AI and the right of publicity, focusing on how AI technologies impact individuals’ rights to control the commercial use of their identities. Join us to gain insights into current legal frameworks, landmark cases, and best practices for navigating this evolving landscape.

Moderator: Mary Innis, Managing Partner and Founder, Innis Law Group LLC (USA)

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Annual Meeting First-Time Registrant Orientation and Reception

Presented by the 2024–2025 Young Practitioners Committee

Please join the Young Practitioners Committee (YPC) for an informational session and social event to kick start the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting! If this is your first Annual Meeting, you might be thinking to yourself, “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 YPC looks forward to seeing you there! #INTA2025 #INTAFirstTimers

Current INTA Board of Directors Reception (by invitation only)

Anticounterfeiting Workshop Reception (by invitation only)

Rising Star Reception (by invitation only)

Continental Breakfast in the Innovation Marketplace

Breakfast Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Professional Development and Career Advancement | In-House Practitioners Workshop and Luncheon (Pre-registration required)

Presented by the 2024–2025 In-House Practitioners Committee

Exclusive to In-House Practitioners at no additional fees.

To ensure a diverse representation of organizations at this Workshop, we kindly ask that each company limit their registration to two registrants. This will allow us to accommodate a wider range of perspectives and foster meaningful discussions among participants from various organizations

Legal and Policy | All Rise: News from INTA’s IP Court

Presented by the 2024–2025 Enforcement Committee

Join the panel of international judges to get insights on recent cases of interest including on hot topics that promise to shape the local IP jurisprudence.

Moderator: Iris Gunther, Director, Brand Enforcement and Sustainability, INTA (USA)

Legal and Policy | Trademark Scholarship Symposium – Session 1

Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee

Join academics and practitioners from around the world for the 2025 Trademark Scholarship Symposium, where small-group discussions of scholarly works in progress take center stage. The Symposium promises insightful dialogue and valuable networking opportunities.

Legal and Policy | ADR: Preparing to Successfully Mediate an IP Dispute (and Avoiding the Pitfalls!)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Join us for an engaging session in which brand owners and mediators will exchange ideas and share their insights on how to successfully resolve intellectual property (IP) disputes outside of court, while averting the inherent challenges of alternative dispute resolution. Speakers will focus on the critical step of preparing in advance of the mediation, including choosing the materials to be submitted to the mediator, and managing the client’s expectations. The panel will also address strategizing possible outcomes such as non-monetary solutions and the potential for coexistence.

Moderator: Tiffany Blofield, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Petter Rindsforth, Partner, Fenix Legal KB (Sweden)

Trademark Administrators Brunch (pre-registration required)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Trademark Administrators Committee

Registration Fee: US $75

Business and Technology | Future of IP: Use of AI by IP Offices

In an era of rapidly evolving technology, Intellectual Property Offices (IPOs) are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their services and client support. This session will explore how AI tools are being integrated into IP processes, from improving patent searches and trademark registrations to streamlining client communications and analytics.

Speed Networking—Session 1

Luncheon Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

IP and Innovation | TM5 User Meeting

The “TM5″ is a framework through which five intellectual property offices namely, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (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 meeting, 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.

Legal and Policy | Trademark Scholarship Symposium—Session 2

Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee

Join academics and practitioners from around the world for the 2025 Trademark Scholarship Symposium, where small-group discussions of scholarly works in progress take center stage.  The Symposium promises insightful dialogue and valuable networking opportunities.

Speed Networking—Session 2

Legal and Policy | Updates by IP Offices from the Asia Pacific

Stay informed on the latest developments in intellectual property law and practice across the Asia-Pacific region! This session will provide valuable updates on recent legislative changes, emerging trends, and key challenges facing IP professionals in various countries in the region.

Legal and Policy | Updates from the Middle East

Stay informed on the latest developments in intellectual property law and practice across the Middle East region! This session will provide valuable updates on recent legislative changes, emerging trends, and key challenges facing IP professionals in various countries in the region.

Moderator: Yasir Masood, IP Manager, Rouse (UAE)

Speakers:

• Dina Eldib, Partner, Eldib (Egypt)

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Law Firm Idea Exchange (pre-registration required)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Law Firm Committee

This Idea Exchange is free of charge and open exclusively to Law Firm practitioners.

TM5 Reception (by invitation only)

Opening Ceremonies

Get ready for an unforgettable start to the 2025 Annual Meeting. The Opening Ceremonies will feature our Co-Chairs alongside the INTA 2025 President, Elizabeth Bradley, and the INTA CEO, Etienne Sanz de Acedo. These esteemed leaders will set the tone for an inspiring and impactful gathering.

Welcome Reception

Join us at our Welcome Reception as we celebrate the beginning of our 2025 Annual Meeting, filled with networking opportunities, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Enjoy the evening surrounded by fellow industry professionals and distinguished guests.

Continental Breakfast in the Innovation Marketplace

Breakfast Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Legal and Policy | TM5 and INTA Joint Workshop

TM5 is a forum through which the China National Intellectual Property Administration (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 and undertake cooperative activities with the aim to support global business activities through trademark protection.

This workshop is free of charge and open to all Annual Meeting registrants. No pre-registration is required.

China Enforcement Update

Simultaneous translation will be available.

Speed Networking—Session 3

Legal and Policy | Professor’s Panel

Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee

Legal and Policy | Rules of the Road in Engaging with Celebrities, Influencers, and Fans

Presented by the 2024–2025 Commercialization of Brands Committee

This session will present an update on current issues relating to influencer marketing, including regulatory compliance, artificial intelligence (AI), and deepfakes. Our panelists will provide an overview of some of the most pressing legal and business concerns related to influencer marketing, insights on how brands should work with influencers to avoid compliance issues, and tips on influencer agreements. The discussion will also touch on examples of how brands are using celebrities and influencers in their marketing materials and how to balance engagement-inducing social content with legal compliance.

Moderator:

• Jason Gordon, Partner, Reed Smith LLP (USA)

Leadership Bootcamp—Session 1 (by invitation only)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Leadership Development Committee

Business and Technology | The Transition from Mythos to Logos in IP: Embracing AI and Data Analytics in Trademark Practice

Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data analytics are essential tools that are revolutionizing the practice of trademark law. AI enhances trademark searching and clearance processes; cloud computing offers secure, scalable, and remote access to trademark portfolios and case files; and data analytics enable practitioners to gain deep insights into trademark trends, market behaviors, and enforcement strategies. These technologies streamline operations and improve accuracy and efficiency. They are not just beneficial but essential for any forward-thinking trademark practitioner. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to leverage these technologies to elevate their practice.

Moderator: Isabel Cortés Martínez, Director of Institutional Relations and Projects, PONS IP (Spain)

Speakers:

• Patrice Vekemans, CEO, Fovea IP (Belgium)

Speed Networking—Session 4

Professors’ Luncheon

We invite you to join us for the Professors’ Luncheon. Whether you are a full-time or adjunct professor, this luncheon presents an opportunity to network with your colleagues and discuss recent developments in the field.

Luncheon Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Professional Development and Career Advancement | What’s Your Leadership Style?

Presented by the 2024–2025 Leadership Development Committee

Join our expert panel to explore six leadership styles—Authoritative, Democratic, Coaching, Affiliative, Pacesetting, and Delegative. Discover how to adapt your approach to different situations, empower your team, and drive success. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies through real-world case studies.

Moderator: Alex Garcia, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Jan Liu, Partner, LexField Law (China)

Legal and Policy | Innovative Strategies in Trademark Enforcement: Dynamic Blocking Injunctions—A Global Perspective

Presented by the 2024–2025 Enforcement Committee

Dynamic blocking injunctions (DBIs) are powerful tools for trademark protection. “Blocking injunctions” are orders requiring an internet intermediary to implement technical measures to prevent or disable access to a specific internet location. DBI’s help brand owners resolve online issues by allowing the blocking of websites, IP addresses, or domains involved in infringement, even if not specifically identified when the order is issued. Our panel will explore how courts are implementing DBIs to combat online trademark infringements—including legal frameworks and case studies——to provide a comprehensive understanding of the global DBI landscape and the implications for the future of trademark law.

Moderator: Paula Passarelli, IP Attorney, Palomo Abogados (Guatemala)

Legal and Policy | Unfair Competition: A Global Overview and Update on Recent Developments

Presented by the 2024–2025 Unfair Competition Committee

Unfair competition laws are key in protecting trademark and related rights yet differ dramatically from one jurisdiction to another and have changed significantly in recent years. Join our panelists from Asia Pacific, the European Union, the United States, and Latin America for an overview of unfair competition laws in key jurisdictions followed by a discussion of recent  changes and developments related to unfair competition law; new categories of conduct regulated in some jurisdictions; parties the laws potentially reach; geographic reach of the laws; potential remedies; emerging trends, issues, and challenges of the globalized economy; and alternative approaches and best practices.

Moderator: Jan Jensen, Principal, Jensen Law Firm (USA)

Past President and Past Counsel Luncheon (by invitation only)

Speed Networking—Session 5

Legal and Policy | Professor vs. Practitioner Debate

Presented by the 2024–2025 Academic Committee

Go back to school as INTA’s 2024–2025 Academic Committee proudly presents the Professor vs. Practitioner debate—an annual event pairing a leading academic mind with an esteemed trademark law practitioner to delve deeply into a timely trademark law topic. This event promises insightful discussions, contrasting viewpoints, and a comprehensive exploration of a provocative trademark issue from both practical and theoretical perspectives. You be the judge in deciding between a client-focused real-world approach and a societal-focused textbook approach to this year’s debate resolution.

Legal and Policy | China Case Law Update

Moderator: Monica Su, Chief Representative Officer, INTA (China)

Legal and Policy | India Case Law Update: Navigating New Frontiers in Indian IP Law

In this session, registrants will get an opportunity to hear from a panel of experts, including a judge and leading litigators from India, on several contemporary topics, through discussion on recent case laws in the country. Our panel will analyze recent trends in jurisprudence related to the protection of copyrights and personality rights in the backdrop of AI-created works, enforcement of IP in the fashion industry, dynamic injunctions to curb hydra-headed infringers in cyberspace, how litigation costs and damages are acting as a deterrence to infringers in India, and if third party license agreements can be disclosed in the adjudication of SEPs/FRAND disputes. Join us for a riveting discussion and gain valuable insights.

Moderator: Gauri Kumar, India and South Asia Consultant, INTA (India

Business and Technology | Stronger Together—How to Maximize Anticounterfeiting Impact Among Brands and Platforms

Presented by the 2024–2025 Anticounterfeiting Committee

This session will bring together leading experts in intellectual property law, enforcement, and brand protection to discuss innovative strategies and best practices for combating counterfeiting today. Attendees will gain valuable insights into strategies, tools and technologies, and collaborating with stakeholders including law enforcement, other brands, and platforms to enhance their anticounterfeiting efforts. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide practical tools and actionable advice to help you make a significant impact in the fight against counterfeiting.

Moderator: Anthonia Ghalamkarizadeh, Partner, Hogan Lovells International LLP (Germany)

Legal and Policy | Geographical Indications (GI): Protection in the Domain Name System (DNS)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Internet Committee

Should Geographical Indications (GIs) have protection commensurate with trademarks in the Domain Name System (DNS)? Recent European Union legislation, extending the protection of GIs to use within the DNS, and the upcoming ICANN Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Review have created urgency around the issue. Many in the GI and brand communities argue that a framework is necessary to ensure consistency in protection and to safeguard legitimate user and consumer interests. How will governments, brands, and the domain industry manage this issue? Our panelists will discuss the goals, challenges, and possible solutions when balancing GI and trademark protection in the DNS.

Moderator: Madhu Rewari, Partner, Anand and Anand Advocates (India)

INTA Political Action Committee (PAC) Reception

A contribution for this event will be used to support the campaigns of U.S. federal candidates identified by the INTA PAC Board as having shared interests with the trademark community. INTA accepts personal checks, those drafted from non-corporate INTA member firm accounts, and all major credit cards. Donations can also be made online before the reception. Only non-corporate, non-reimbursed contributions to INTA PAC will be accepted. Contributions to INTA PAC are not deductible for income tax purposes.

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 regional receptions during this time:

Africa Reception

China Reception

India Reception

Network with colleagues and share experiences of doing business in these regions. These are the must-attend receptions for those in the INTA community who want to be plugged into our extensive network in one of these regions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with INTA staff.

In-House Practitioners Reception

Join fellow in-house practitioners and corporate trademark professionals for cocktails and light refreshments during this exclusive networking opportunity.

Exclusive to In-House Practitioners.

President’s Dessert Reception (by invitation only)

Continental Breakfast in the Innovation Marketplace

Breakfast Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Legal and Policy | The IP Trifecta: How to Best Utilize Design Registrations, Copyrights, and Trade Dress to Protect Unique Products

Presented by the 2024–2025 Designs Committee

This session will explore how three different forms of intellectual property protection (design registrations, copyrights, and trade dress) can be utilized to protect a unique product shape. The panel will review the history of protecting designs through these three methods in the United States, the preferred timing for filing for each form of protection, example registrations, and case decisions. Our panel will also explore how these forms of protection may be utilized outside of the United States, specifically in Europe in both European Union and non-European Union countries.

Moderator: Richard Stockton, Patent Attorney, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. (USA

Legal and Policy | Avoiding the Accidental Franchise and Other Licensing Pitfalls

Presented by the 2024–2025 Commercialization of Brands Committee

Every franchise agreement contains a trademark license, but not every trademark license necessarily qualifies as a franchise agreement. Franchising is heavily regulated in the United States at the federal level and on the state level by various state regulatory agencies. Trademark licensors must carefully structure their license agreements and relationships with their licensees to avoid inadvertently becoming franchisors in the eyes of the courts, regulators, and their licensees. This session provides a primer on the franchising laws in different jurisdictions and their application to unwary trademark licensors.

Moderator: Marisa Faunce, Partner, Plave Koch PLC (USA)

Speakers:

• Alan Adock, Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins (Thailand)

Professional Development and Career Advancement | The Use of Surveys in Litigation Involving Non-Traditional Trademarks

Presented by the 2024–2025 Non-Traditional Trademarks Committee

Join us as we discuss the use of surveys in litigation involving non-traditional trademarks, including, among other things, questions relating to survey design in proving acquired distinctiveness, use of control groups, survey administration, identifying the appropriate sample population, and the use of survey experts.

Moderator: Jonathan Thomas, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP (USA)

Speakers:

• Jason Blair, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell (USA)
• Jackie Chorn, Testifying Expert, NERA (USA)

Legal and Policy | WIPO IP Services—User Meeting: Updates on the Madrid and Hague Systems and Global Database Tools

Presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

A unique opportunity to engage with WIPO experts and private practitioners. Get all the latest developments and updates on the WIPO Madrid System (trademark), Hague System (design), global database tools and alternative/domain name dispute resolution options.

Speed Networking—Session 6

Leadership Lab

Presented by the 2024–2025 Leadership Development Committee
Join this interactive, think tank-style session for candid conversations with fellow committee leaders about effectively leading and managing your committee. Hear valuable tips and share best practices on leadership expectations, managing committee objectives, and sustaining member engagement throughout the committee term.

This session is open to 2024–2025 Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Subcommittee Chairs.

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Building Your Path: Business Development and Networking for Mid-Level IP Lawyers

Presented by the 2024–2025 Law Firm Committee

This session is tailored to mid-level intellectual property (IP) lawyers aspiring to reach the partner level at their firms. It will focus on crucial skills and strategies for business development, cultivating relationships, networking, and defining a personal brand to enhance career progression.

Moderator: Jim Scott, Founder, Privus PLC (USA)

Leadership Bootcamp—Session 2 (by invitation only)

Presented by the 2024–2025 Leadership Development Committee

Speed Networking—Session 7

Luncheon Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Professional Development and Career Advancement | Shattering Systemic Barriers: How to Advance Gender Equality in the Intellectual Property Profession

Presented by the 2024–2025 Research Advisory Council and The Women’s LeadershIP Initiative

This session will present key findings from the INTA Gender Representation Study: Shattering Systemic Barriers: How to Advance Gender Equality in the Intellectual Property Profession. Panelists will share their perspectives on how gender affects the experience of trademark practitioners in the workplace, with a focus on representation, career progression, and work-life integration.

Moderator: Barbara Angela Johnson, Associate General Counsel, IP, Better Business Bureau (USA)

Speakers:

• Muireann Bolger, Deputy Group Editor, Newton Media Group (UK)
• Rachael Lodge Corrie, Partner, Foga Daley (Jamaica)
• Urko Ochoa, Head of Intellectual Property Department, Minino Abogados (Dominican Republic)
• Lauren Lynne Refinetti, Lead Brand IP Counsel, Chime (USA)

Former Board Member Luncheon (by invitation only)

Legal and Policy | 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 Alicja Zalewska-Orabona deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by courts in 2024 (and thereafter) in the European Union (at both the EU and national levels), the United Kingdom, and other European jurisdictions. And be sure to check out the Annual Review of European Trademark Law: 2024 in Review, published in the TMR, Vol. 115, 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 (UK)
• Alicja Zalewska-Orabona, Partner, CMS (Poland)

Legal and Policy | Advancing Innovation: Trends in Patent Systems Across Latin America (Latin America and Caribbean Regional Update)

This session will provide an overview of recent developments in patent law and practice throughout Latin America, highlighting common themes that enhance the patent-granting process and promote innovation. By recognizing these common trends, participants will be better prepared to leverage intellectual property rights and foster innovation within their respective fields.

Moderator: Ana Leticia Allevato, Associate, Tauil & Chequer Advogados/Mayer Brown LLP (Brazil)

Legal and Policy | Africa Regional Update

Stay informed on the latest developments in intellectual property law and practice across the Africa region! This session will provide valuable updates on recent legislative changes, emerging trends, and key challenges facing IP professionals in various countries in the region

Speed Networking—Session 8

Legal and Policy | A Historic WIPO Treaty Involving Indigenous Rights: Its Impact on the Future of IP Rights

Presented by the 2024–2025 Indigenous Rights Committee

The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge was ratified in May 2024. Our panel will explore the Treaty’s implications for the future of intellectual property rights; provide an overview of Indigenous Rights, Traditional Knowledge, and Traditional Cultural Expressions; and share relevant background on the 25 years of negotiations that resulted in the Treaty’s adoption. The panel will also explore issues relating to the adoption of the Treaty, developments in connection with WIPO’s Intergovernmental Committee meetings (upcoming in November/December 2024), and how ratification of the Treaty may shift the global dialogue and national treatment of Indigenous Rights and Indigenous Peoples, including how key regions have already responded.

Moderator: Michael Pampalone, Founder & Principal, Dahan Pampalone LLC (USA)

Speakers:

• Wend Wendland, Director, Traditional Knowledge Division, WIPO (Switzerland)

Legal and Policy | AI-Driven Advertising: Copyright Issues in the New Frontier

Presented by the 2024–2025 Copyright Committee

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for creative teams building marketing and advertising campaigns through social media and otherwise. As AI continues to revolutionize the nature of marketing and advertising, it is reshaping not only how ads are created and delivered but also how copyright risks are managed by agencies and brand owners. This panel will explore the evolving landscape where AI intersects with advertising and intellectual property, focusing on practical challenges and opportunities that arise in this dynamic environment.

Moderator: Fernanda Magalhães, Partner, Kasznar Leonardos Intellectual Property (Brazil)

Legal and Policy | Navigating the EU DSA and AI Act: Implications for Trademark Professionals

Presented by the 2024–2025 Legislation and Regulations Committee

Join us for an insightful session on the impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) on trademarks. This discussion will delve into how these landmark regulations are reshaping the trademark landscape, not only within the European Union but also for businesses and legal professionals globally. Learn from experts about the new compliance requirements, potential challenges, and strategic opportunities arising from these acts. Whether you are based in the European Union or beyond, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these changes effectively and leverage them to protect and enhance your trademark portfolio.

Moderator: Peter Olson, Partner, Zacco (Denmark)

Legal Resources Contributor Reception (by invitation only)

We are thrilled to invite our valued legal resources contributors to an exclusive reception in appreciation of your support and dedication. Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and celebration as we recognize the important contributions you make to our community.

We will be hosting three separate regional receptions during this time:

Asia Pacific Reception

Latin America and Caribbean Reception

Middle East Reception

Network with colleagues and share experiences of doing business in these regions. These are the must-attend receptions for those in the INTA community who want to be plugged into our extensive network in one of these regions. 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? If so, please join us for a cocktail and an opportunity to mingle with other registrants with similar patent interests and backgrounds.

Continental Breakfast in the Innovation Marketplace

Breakfast Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

Legal and Policy | AI-Driven Brand Interactions: Legal Challenges and Liabilities

Presented by the 2024–2025 Brands and Innovation Committee

Artificial intelligence (AI) allows the creation of sophisticated online marketing tools and platforms that suggest, compare, and comment on brands. Generative AI platforms are also joining the conversation by commenting on brands in interactions with users. Lawsuits are emerging on this front, which will test the limits of nominative fair use in the United States and challenge parties in other jurisdictions where this legal concept does not exist. What will these limits be and who can be held liable when the generative conversation regarding a trademark takes a wrong turn? Join us for this session where we will explore interactions between AI and brands in this emerging landscape.

Moderator: Mark Jansen, Partner, Fenwick & West LLP (USA)

Speed Networking—Session 9

Legal and Policy | Cross Border Data Transfer: Navigating the Legal Frameworks and Adopting Best Practices

Presented by the 2024–2025 Data Protection Committee

It is essential for global businesses to transfer information securely and in compliance with different international regulations. As we live in a global economy, such transfers of data across borders are integral for any business to grow and become more efficient. This session will offer insights into the international landscape of cross border data transfer, providing a valuable look into the legal frameworks coupled with comprehensive discussions on best practices that govern such transfers.

Moderator: Anupam Pandey, Anupam Pandey, Attorney (India)

Speakers:

• Rodrigo Azevedo, Coordinator of IP Department, Silveiro Advogados (Brazil)
• Aurélien Boucher, Partner, H W &H (France)
• Sher Hann Chua, Managing Associate, Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
• Sherry L. Rollo, Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP (USA)

Speed Networking—Session 10

Luncheon Table Topics

Table Topics provide a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a small group setting to discuss topics of interest. Table Topics are moderated two-hour discussions taking place at the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration Fee: US $85

In-House Hour | Communicating the Strategic Importance of IP: Guidance for In-House Practitioners

This session will review ongoing challenges for in-house practitioners managing their organization’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio and will provide practical tips and advice for them on engagement with key stakeholders. Our session will cover clear communication channels and structured written communications, helping other departments understand legal concepts, perception of the legal team as a roadblock, preventing conflicting priorities and timelines, encouraging cross-collaboration, engaging with the C-Suite and Board, and educating employees on IP rights, policies, and best practices.

Moderator: Kieran Moore, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Lululemon Athletica (Canada)

Legal and Policy | Annual Review of U.S. Federal Case Law and TTAB Developments

Plan to attend this INTA annual favorite and hear Trademark Reporter (TMR) authors Ted Davis and John L. Welch deliver a concise analysis of key decisions rendered by U.S. federal and state courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for the year of Lanham Act administration (approximately July 2023–June 2024) and thereafter. And be sure to check out the United States Annual Review: The Seventy-Seventh Year of Administration of the Lanham Act of 1946, published in the TMR, Vol. 115, No. 1.

Speakers:

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

2025 Annual Meeting Project Team Reception (by invitation only)

Grand Finale

After a long week, it’s time to unwind at the Big Block Social! Join us for a chance to relax, reconnect, and enjoy games, entertainment, and delicious food with your colleagues and friends. Don’t miss out – it’s going to be an incredible night and your last opportunity to network at the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting!

If you are registered for the Annual Meeting, simply RSVP, as this event is included with your registration. Would you like to bring a guest? You can purchase a ticket for them to join you!

Registrants must wear their badge to access the event. Additional details to follow.