FAQs

We’re pleased that you’d like to join us. We accept credit cards, checks, or wire transfers for membership dues. Please note processing fees may apply.

We’re a trade association representing organizations, as opposed to a bar or professional association representing individuals.

However, we permit some categories of professionals to join as individuals: Individual Associates, Full-Time Academic Professors (non-adjunct), Full- or Part-Time Students not currently employed at Corporate Member or Associate Member locations, and recent graduates who are currently unemployed (Student Bridging).

Applicants at firms with only one attorney, regardless of their specialty, are eligible for Individual Associate membership.

While we can’t predict with certainty whether membership dues will increase every year, it’s possible there may be minimal adjustments to account for cost-of-living changes. These small increases help the Association maintain the quality of benefits our members value and enjoy.

Corporate Members are organizations that own one or more trademarks or other marks.

Organizations that qualify as Associate Members are those that provide services related to trademarks, related intellectual property, and/or the laws of trademarks or related IP. Associate Members do not qualify for Regular membership, even if they own trademarks.

Applicants at firms with only one attorney, regardless of their specialty, are eligible for Individual Associate membership.

Learn more about our membership categories.

Yes! Corporate Regular and Corporate SME Members may designate an unlimited number of office locations for a single fee. These memberships are called Regular+ and SME+. If you have multiple office locations this is your best membership offer. For Associates, we also have an Associate+ membership, which allows for unlimited locations. To see the fees related to these, you can visit here.

Every individual at your membership location(s) will have access to our myriad member benefits, including members-only content on our website. All they need to do is set up an account.

Additional membership questions? Contact us.

You can add another office location by having a representative from that office complete our online applications.

A Designee is the primary point of contact for an organization, coordinating membership renewal mailings, member inquires, etc. Each organization may have only one Designee. An organization may also assign up to two Administrators, who have the right to renew membership.

We’re happy to hear you’d like to add more individuals to your roster. Once added, they’ll be able to access our website and take advantage of all our member benefits such as robust legal resources and registration discounts for events.

You can add yourself or your colleagues to your organization’s roster by creating a New Account.

We understand that people may come and go, so if you’d like to update your roster please contact us for assistance.

As of 2023, our online Member Directory includes all current and eligible INTA members.

Please contact us with any updates or changes related to the Designee or Administrator(s).

Our committee selection occurs every two years for the next committee term. The next selection period begins June 2023 for the committee term beginning in January 2024. Members will receive email communications alerting them of the opportunity to apply for a committee assignment.

Typically, the number of applicants exceeds available spots, so unfortunately, we cannot guarantee committee assignments. If you are not assigned to a committee, there are other ways for you to participate in our community, such as hosting roundtables, contributing articles to the INTA Bulletin, etc.

We only accept credit card payments for event registration.

When you complete your registration for an event, we’ll automatically send you an email confirmation. If you do not receive your confirmation, please contact us.

Your registration for a meeting, conference, and any other type of event is transferable to another individual employed by your organization and at the same office location. Because attendance at the Leadership Meeting is exclusively for committee members, the substitute must be on a current committee and, therefore, already eligible to register for the Meeting.

We issue full refunds of registration fees (including guest registrations) only if we receive a cancellation request in writing in accordance with the cancellation policies of the specific event. After the indicated cancellation date, you may incur a cancellation fee or be ineligible for a refund.

The fee for an original signed visa letter is not refundable at any time.

To facilitate the refund process, please complete the Refund Request Form. Please note: Refunds can take up to three to five business days to fully process.

You can download a certificate of attendance from past meetings at any time via the CLE link.

For further assistance, contact us. Be sure to include: (1) the name of the state bar for which you require accreditation, (2) Name of the event for which you require accreditation, and (3) your bar number(s).

Become a member! Event discounts are one of our many exclusive member benefits. Your annual fee allows all individuals at your office location to enjoy special registration fees for live and virtual events, as well as additional exclusive benefits such as our comprehensive INTA Practice Guides and access to our online Member Directory.

We also offer tuition assistance on meetings and conferences to eligible IP professionals on the basis of financial hardship. Registrants with a total household income of less than US $35,000 per year qualify for this assistance. Contact us for more information or to request an application.

Speaking opportunities are both a great resume builder and a way to gain recognition in the trademark community. If you’re interested in speaking at one of our events contact us and provide your resume/curriculum vitae. We’ll be in touch with applicants if an appropriate opportunity is available. Speaking engagements are at our sole discretion.

Hosting—or participating in—a roundtable is an ideal format for having a discussion about a current or emerging topic, networking with other professionals, and making an impact.