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INTA’s Directory of Trademark Mediators

Policy Statement, Disclaimers, and Criteria

 

POLICY STATEMENT
INTA recognizes that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers parties a path to resolve their disputes by means other than litigation. Mediation, a form of ADR, can offer a streamlined and straightforward method of dispute resolution. Brand owners, their counsel, and the public may find mediation to be an effective and efficient way to resolve disputes involving trademarks.

DISCLAIMERS
INTA does not represent, warrant, or otherwise confirm the accuracy of any qualifications, information, and/or representations made by any member listed in the Directory. Each listed member has the sole and continuing responsibility for maintaining and updating the accuracy of all information with respect to that member’s listing in the Directory. Except to require certain criteria to be listed in the Directory, INTA does not, in any respect, train, screen, certify, regulate, or control members who are listed in the Directory. INTA expressly disclaims any and all liability, responsibility, or involvement in attorney-client relationships, mediation proceedings, or settlement discussions relating to or arising from the use of the Directory. Those considering engaging a member listed in the Directory should conduct their own due diligence concerning the qualifications, biographical information, and/or representations of that listed member. Engagement of any member listed in the Directory is solely at the risk of those engaging the mediator. Any monies or other consideration to be exchanged between the member listed in the Directory and the party engaging the listed member are strictly the responsibility of the listed member and the party.

CRITERIA FOR BEING LISTED IN INTA’S DIRECTORY OF TRADEMARK MEDIATORS
To be listed in INTA’s Directory of Trademark Mediators, INTA members must self-certify the following minimum criteria:

  • that they are an INTA member in good standing;
  • that they are licensed or otherwise permitted to practice law and to provide mediation services in their jurisdiction(s);
  • that they are a member in good standing of the bar(s) in the jurisdiction(s) in which they practice; and
  • that they have been practicing trademark law for at least seven (7) years; have completed at least sixteen (16) hours of mediation training; and have at least the specified minimum amount of mediation experience. Members listed in the Directory may, of course, exceed these minimum criteria.

Please consult individual members listed in the Directory for additional information about their experience and/or training.