San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
United States
See You in San Diego!
Embark on a journey to connect with the most influential brand professionals from across the globe at the largest gathering of its kind.
We’re bringing our 147th Annual Meeting to the vibrant city of San Diego, California. Nestled along the picturesque Pacific coast of the United States and close to the CaliBaja region, San Diego offers a perfect blend of business innovation and natural beauty.
San Diego is home to diverse industries, from biotechnology and healthcare to aerospace and defense. Major corporations such as Qualcomm, Sempra Energy, WD-40, and Illumina call this dynamic city their headquarters, driving innovation and economic growth.
Beyond the established giants, San Diego boasts a thriving startup scene fueled by a supportive ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit. The city is a hotbed of creativity and opportunity, from cutting-edge tech ventures to sustainability initiatives.
Alongside more than 10,000 esteemed colleagues from around the globe, let’s dive into invigorating discussions, knowledge exchange, and professional development activities while drawing inspiration from San Diego’s rich tapestry of industries, its forward-thinking corporations, and its dynamic startup community. Engage with industry leaders, explore the latest legal and business topics, and chart the course for future success!
Pricing Click to see all rates
Registration Category | Early Bird | Standard | Onsite |
January 15– March 14, 2025 | March 15– May 14, 2025 | May 17-21, 2025 | |
Member | $1,675 | $1,875 | $2,475 |
Non-Member | $3,375 | $3,575 | $4,375 |
Emeritus | $ 675 | $675 | $675 |
Government | $675 | $675 | $675 |
Non-Profit | $675 | $675 | $675 |
University | $675 | $675 | $675 |
Professor | $475 | $475 | $475 |
Student | $275 | $275 | $275 |
Refunds & Substitutions
We encourage you to review our Event Policies, which apply to all INTA events.
Refunds
For consideration of a refund for the Annual Meeting, submit your Refund Request Form to INTA Member Operations stating in detail the reason for the refund request and including copies of relevant supporting documents for the refund request.
Full refunds for the registration fee paid, minus an administration fee of US $250, will be issued for refunds requested by Friday, April 18, 2025, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time). This includes registrations made during the Pre-Sale and Flash Sale events.
A refund of 75 percent of the registration fee paid, minus a US $250 administration fee, will be issued for refunds requested between Saturday, April 19, 2025 and Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time).
No refund requests will be accepted and no refunds will be given beyond Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 am (U.S. Eastern Time).
Substitutions
Your base registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting is transferable to another person affiliated with your umbrella member organization. Add-on business development activities for the Annual Meeting are transferable to any other person who is registered for the 2025 Annual Meeting.
To facilitate the registration substitution process, please submit your Substitution Request Form to INTA Member Operations, stating in detail the reason for the substitution and the person attending in your place. If you would like to transfer your add-on business development activity to another person, please contact INTA Member Operations.
All substitution requests must be submitted by Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Time).
See our discounted travel options (event registration required)
Apply for exhibit space in the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting Innovation Marketplace, and meet face-to-face with IP leaders from around the globe at the largest event of its kind in the world.
Don’t miss out! Take time now to review the floorplan and application for space.
Exhibit Management
Exhibit space assignment, booth sales, exhibit rules and regulations, exhibit space invoicing and payment, other exhibit questions
- Hall-Erickson, Inc. | [email protected] | +1-800-752-6312 | +1-630-434-7779
- Paul Graller | Exhibits Manager (Rules and Regulations, All Operational Questions)— [email protected]
- Mark Kuehl | Sales Manager (Booth Sales/Change Location Requests)— [email protected]
- Chrissy Petracek | Exhibitor Services (Booth Confirmations and Invoices)— [email protected]
Flight Discount
To help you get to our international events on a budget, we work with airlines from around the world to secure the best possible rate—whether you’re a frequent flyer or a first-timer.
Please note that registration is required.
See the travel discounts here.
Hotel List
The hotel reservation link will be available in your 2025 Annual Meeting confirmation email. Bookings will open in early January 2025.
INTA has negotiated discounted rates at all hotels in our official block from May 14 to May 24, 2025 (three days before and three days after the official dates of the 2025 Annual Meeting, based on availability). Our official housing provider is Connections Housing. Rates and availability are subject to change after April 24, 2025.
You must register for the Annual Meeting before you can reserve your hotel room within INTA’s block of discounted rooms. If you cancel your registration, your hotel reservation will also be canceled. The Annual Meeting rate is limited to one room per registrant. Once you complete the meeting registration, you will receive a link to the Hotel Booking System in your confirmation email, or you can log into the registration portal at any time after you register to book a room (based on availability).
Questions? Please contact us.
Hotel | Address | Rate – Single (USD) | Distance to SDCC in miles by car | Distance to SDCC in KM by car |
Alma San Diego | 1047 Fifth Ave, San Diego | $299 | 1 | 1.6 |
Andaz San Diego | 600 F St., San Diego | $299 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
Carte Hotel San Diego | 401 W Ash St, San Diego | $339 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown | 530 Broadway, San Diego | $315 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp / Convention Center | 453 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $329 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Downtown | 1646 Front Street, San Diego | $315 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay/Downtown | 601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego | $301 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Hard Rock Hotel | 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego | $325 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego Downtown | 1531 Pacific Hwy, San Diego | $319 | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront | 1 Park Blvd, San Diego | $335 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | 401 K St, San Diego | $336 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Horton Grand Hotel | 311 Island Ave, San Diego | $268 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp | 509 Ninth Ave, San Diego | $330 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Hotel Z Gaslamp Quarter | 521 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $295 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Margaritaville | 435 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $325 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Intercontinental San Diego | 901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego | $362 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
Manchester Grand Hyatt | 1 Market Pl, San Diego | $349 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
Marriott Marquis | 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego | $376 / $396 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter | 831 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $299 | 1 | 1.6 |
Omni San Diego Hotel | 675 L St, San Diego | $349 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Palihotel San Diego | 830 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $299 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
Pendry San Diego | 550 J Street, San Diego |
$392 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter | 356 Sixth Ave, San Diego | $308 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown | 1747 Pacific Hwy, San Diego | $319 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp | 660 K St, San Diego | $347 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Sheraton Hotel & Marina | 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego | $319 | 4.2 | 6.8 |
Springhill Suites by Marriott | 900 Bayfront Ct, San Diego | $349 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
The US Grant | 326 Broadway, San Diego | $338 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
The Westgate Hotel | 1055 2nd Avenue, San Diego | $329 | 1 | 1.6 |
The Westin San Diego Bayview | 400 W Broadway, San Diego | $315 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp | 910 Broadway Cir, San Diego | $349 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
HOTEL MAP
Important information about Connections Housing
INTA carefully chose Connections Housing as the official exclusive housing company for the Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
Please be warned that there are other companies claiming to have some relationship with the Annual Meeting. This is a misrepresentation. These companies may offer discounted hotel rates, may use URLs and websites similar to INTA’s, or may identify themselves in calls or emails as working for INTA. Please do not be misled. The only authorized communications will come from INTA (inta.org) or from Connections Housing. If you encounter any questionable solicitations, please contact us.
Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you can easily book a room on their website and feel confident that you will get what you paid for in the official INTA hotel block.
Connections Housing provides the following benefits to registrants:
- Secure reservation process
- No prepayment
- No change or cancellation fees, if your reservation is cancelled within the time period allowed
- Guaranteed satisfaction
- Call center support to assist you prior to arrival and on site
Healthcare Information in San Diego, California
General Travel information
Before traveling to the United States, make sure you have the correct visa and you adhere to all health and safety regulations to enter the country.
Please check the Travel.State.Gov website for all information regarding visa requirements.
2025 Meeting Co-Chairs
Jill Abasto
VP, Legal Counsel
Qualcomm Incorporated
USA
Okan Can
Partner
Deris Intellectual Property Attorneys
Turkey
Project Team
Janice Bereskin
Principal
Smart & Biggar
Canada
Tiffany Blofield
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
USA
Kevin Blum
Vice President, Brands and Content Intellectual Property
NBCUniversal
USA
Valerie Brennan
Partner
Plave Koch PLC
USA
Isabel Cortés Martínez
Director of Institutional Relations and Projects
PONS IP
Spain
Natalie de Paulsen
Opposition Board Member
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Canada
Alex Garcia
Partner
Holland & Hart LLP
USA
Jason Gordon
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
USA
Stacy Grossman
Principal
SGIP
USA
Mark Jansen
Partner
Fenwick & West LLP
USA
Jan Jensen
Principal
Jensen Law Firm
USA
Neena Kushwaha
Chairperson
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Canada
Fernanda Magalhães
Partner
Kasznar Leonardos Intellectual Property
Brazil
Suhrita Majumdar
Partner
S. Majumdar & Co.
India
Yasir Masood
IP Manager
Rouse
UAE
Peter Olson
Partner
Zacco
Denmark
Michael Pampalone
Founder & Principal
Dahan Pampalone LLC
USA
Anupam Pandey
Attorney
Anupam Pandey
India
Paula Passarelli
IP Attorney
Palomo Abogados
Guatemala
Moish Peltz
Partner
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
USA
Madhu Rewari
Partner
Anand and Anand Advocates
India
Jim Scott
Founder
Privus PLC
USA
Richard Stockton
Patent Attorney
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
USA
Jonathan Thomas
Partner
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
USA
Kerim Yardimci
Senior Partner
Deris Intellectual Property Attorneys
Turkey
Sponsorship opportunities are now available!
Don’t miss your chance to take your organization to the next level by sponsoring INTA’s premier event.
To receive the sponsorship prospectus, please contact us.
Supporters
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