The International Trademark Association (INTA) hosted its 144th Annual Meeting Live+ from April 30 to May 4, 2022, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., USA. This hybrid event combined in-person and virtual components, bringing together thousands of intellectual property professionals from around the world to discuss key industry developments and network with peers.
The meeting featured a diverse range of topics, including brand protection strategies, the impact of emerging technologies on intellectual property, and global trademark trends. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, workshops, and panel discussions led by over 150 speakers from 27 countries, representing academia, government, law firms, and major brands such as 3M, Microsoft, and Netflix.
In addition to the educational programming, the event offered numerous networking opportunities, including receptions, speed networking sessions, and table topics. The Brand Marketplace exhibition hall provided a platform for exhibitors to showcase their services and products to a global audience. Notable speakers included WIPO Director General Daren Tang, who delivered a keynote address during the opening ceremonies.
The Annual Meeting was designed for brand owners, trademark professionals, legal practitioners, and anyone involved in intellectual property. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges in the field, expanded their professional networks, and explored innovative solutions to enhance their practice.
Speakers(48)
Adraea Brown
Assistant General Counsel- Trademarks at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Adraea Brown is the Assistant General Counsel for Trademarks at Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Agnese Gerharde
Associate at COBALT
Agnese Gerharde is an Associate at COBALT in Latvia, contributing to a session on career development for young practitioners.
Alex Brown
Head of Mechanical, Partner, Patent Attorney, UPC Representative at Venner Shipley
Alex Brown is the Head of Mechanical, Partner, Patent Attorney, and UPC Representative at Venner Shipley.
Andy Stalman
Co-founder and CEO at Totem Branding
Andy Stalman is a leading branding expert and the co-founder and CEO of Totem Branding, based in Madrid, Spain.
Ayala Deutsch
Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at NBA Properties
Ayala Deutsch is the Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at NBA Properties, leading the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop at INTA's 2022 Annual Meeting.
Carolina Calheiros
Partner at RMW&C Mietzel Wohlnick & Calheiros Partnerschaft mbB
Carolina Calheiros is a Partner at RMW&C Mietzel Wohlnick & Calheiros Partnerschaft mbB in Germany, moderating a session on career development for young practitioners.
Claire Lehr
Partner at Edwin Coe LLP
Claire Lehr is a partner at Edwin Coe LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Clare Turnbull
Head of Trade Marks, Partner, Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley
Clare Turnbull is the Head of Trade Marks, Partner, and Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley.
Dana Justus
Counsel at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Dana Justus is Counsel at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., moderating a session on brand evolution at INTA's 2022 Annual Meeting.
Daren Tang
Director General at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Daren Tang is the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), leading the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information, and cooperation.
Darrell Issa
United States Representative at United States Congress
Darrell Issa is a United States Representative, serving in the U.S. Congress.
David Birchall
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley
David Birchall is a Partner and Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley.
Denise Grassi
Senior Manager, Global Trademarks at Edgewell Personal Care Company
Denise Grassi is the Senior Manager of Global Trademarks at Edgewell Personal Care Company, moderating a session on best practices for working with outside counsel and in-house clients.
Emily Quackenbush
Senior Paralegal at Perkins Coie LLP
Emily Quackenbush is a Senior Paralegal at Perkins Coie LLP, participating in a session on career development for trademark administrators.
Fiona Scott
Trademark Paralegal at Amazon.com, Inc.
Fiona Scott is a Trademark Paralegal at Amazon.com, Inc., participating in the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Honorable Justice Prathiba M. Singh
Judge at High Court of Delhi
Honorable Justice Prathiba M. Singh serves as a Judge at the High Court of Delhi, contributing to the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Isabella Cardozo
Senior Partner & Chief Diversity Officer at Daniel-IP
Isabella Cardozo is a Senior Partner and Chief Diversity Officer at Daniel-IP, based in Brazil.
Jackie Chorn
Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting
Dr. Jackie Chorn is an Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting, focusing on intellectual property and survey research.
Jane Martin
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley
Jane Martin is a Partner and Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley.
John L. Welch
Counsel at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, PC
John L. Welch is counsel at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, PC, with expertise in trademark law.
Jordan Franklin
IP & Business Attorney at Kearney McWilliams & Davis, PLLC
Jordan Franklin is an IP & Business Attorney at Kearney McWilliams & Davis, PLLC, speaking on career development for young practitioners.
Kane Ridley
Head of Trademark Administration at Keltie LLP
Kane Ridley is the Head of Trademark Administration at Keltie LLP in the United Kingdom, contributing to a session on career development for trademark administrators.
Katie Laatsch Fink
Attorney at Banner Witcoff
Katie Laatsch Fink is an attorney at Banner Witcoff, with expertise in intellectual property law.
Kristin Altoff
Of Counsel at Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP
Kristin Altoff is Of Counsel at Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP, participating in a session on best practices for working with outside counsel and in-house clients.
Laura Collada
Managing Partner at Dumont Bergman Bider & Co., S.C.
Laura Collada is the Managing Partner at Dumont Bergman Bider & Co., S.C. in Mexico, speaking at the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Laura Ganoza
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Laura Ganoza is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Marc H. Trachtenberg
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Marc H. Trachtenberg is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, specializing in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs.
Maria Govis
Legal Transformation Advisor at smartvokat
Maria Govis is a Legal Transformation Advisor at smartvokat in Germany, participating in a session on career development for young practitioners.
Mariona Garcia
Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Mariona Garcia is an Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon, speaking on career development for trademark administrators.
Melissa Pittaoulis
Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting
Dr. Melissa Pittaoulis is an Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting, specializing in consumer surveys in trademark litigation.
Michael Moore
Associate General Counsel, Senior Director, Intellectual Property- Brands and Content at Mattel, Inc.
Michael Moore is the Associate General Counsel and Senior Director of Intellectual Property at Mattel, Inc., moderating a session at the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Myrtha Hurtado Rivas
General Counsel Brands and Marketing Properties, Anticounterfeiting & Licensing at Nestle Ltd.
Myrtha Hurtado Rivas is the General Counsel for Brands and Marketing Properties, Anticounterfeiting & Licensing at Nestle Ltd.
Rena Lee
Chief Executive at Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Rena Lee serves as the Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, participating in the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Rick McMurty
Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs- IP, Music, and Advertising at WarnerMedia
Rick McMurty is the Senior Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs at WarnerMedia, participating in the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Robert S. Katz
Attorney at Banner Witcoff
Robert S. Katz is an attorney at Banner Witcoff, specializing in intellectual property law.
Ronda Majure
Vice President, Head of Global Sales at CompuMark and MarkMonitor at Clarivate
Ronda Majure is the Vice President and Head of Global Sales at CompuMark and MarkMonitor, Clarivate, engaging in the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Rosa Jimenez
Specialist, Intellectual Property at Travel + Leisure Co.
Rosa Jimenez is a Specialist in Intellectual Property at Travel + Leisure Co., speaking on best practices for working with outside counsel and in-house clients.
Rose Turpin
Manager, Legal Operations at Eli Lilly and Company
Rose Turpin is the Manager of Legal Operations at Eli Lilly and Company, moderating a session on leadership development for trademark professionals.
Sarah Butler
Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting
Sarah Butler is an Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting, focusing on intellectual property and survey research.
Sergio Barragan
Co-Chair, 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ at PepsiCo, Inc.
Sergio Barragan is the Co-Chair of the 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ and a professional at PepsiCo, Inc.
Stacey Watson
Co-Chair, 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ at Markery Law
Stacey Watson is the Co-Chair of the 2022 Annual Meeting Live+ and a professional at Markery Law.
Stephanie Child
Senior Consultant at NERA Economic Consulting
Dr. Stephanie Child is a Senior Consultant at NERA Economic Consulting, specializing in consumer surveys in trademark litigation.
Steven Kennedy
Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Steven Kennedy is a Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP in Canada, contributing to a session on best practices for working with outside counsel and in-house clients.
Sujata Chaudhri
Principal at Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
Sujata Chaudhri is the Principal at Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys in India, contributing to the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Ted Davis
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Ted Davis is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Tiffany D.W. Shimada
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Tiffany D.W. Shimada is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, with a focus on intellectual property law.
Veta T. Richardson
President and Chief Executive Officer at Association of Corporate Counsel
Veta Richardson is the President and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel, contributing to the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Workshop.
Yoann Rousseau
Partner, Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley
Yoann Rousseau is a Partner and Trade Mark Attorney at Venner Shipley.
Event Details
- Date
- April 30 - May 4, 2022
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Pricing
- $775 - $3,050
- Audience
- Brand owners, trademark professionals, legal practitioners, and intellectual property stakeholders.
- Attendees
- Thousands of intellectual property professionals from around the world.