Brand Protection Teams II: Taking a Mature Brand Protection Team to the Next Level
"Brand Protection Teams II: Taking a Mature Brand Protection Team to the Next Level" is a specialized session held during the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) Annual Conference in San Diego, California, on May 14, 2025. This session focuses on advancing established brand protection teams by exploring strategies for enhancing their effectiveness and adapting to evolving challenges in the field.
The session is moderated by Justin Pierce, Chair of the IP Division at Venable LLP, and features insights from Patrick Bush, Director of Global Security Americas at Novartis; Aaron Fennimore, Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel at Western Digital Corp.; and Zach Toczynski, Senior Director of Global Brand Protection at Levi Strauss & Co. These experts share their experiences and best practices for optimizing mature brand protection teams.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with leading professionals in the brand protection sector, participate in in-depth discussions, and gain practical knowledge to implement within their own organizations. The session is part of a broader conference agenda that includes various workshops, networking events, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest in anti-counterfeiting technologies and services.
This session is ideal for brand protection professionals seeking to refine their strategies and enhance the performance of their teams. By attending, participants can gain valuable insights into advanced brand protection techniques and network with peers facing similar challenges.
Speakers(12)
Aaron Fennimore
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel at Western Digital Corp.
Aaron Fennimore serves as Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel at Western Digital Corp., handling legal affairs.
Dawn Sgarlata
Director – Membership at IACC
Dawn Sgarlata serves as Director of Membership at the IACC, overseeing member relations and engagement.
Eric Richardson
Manager of Forecasting & Data Analytics at USAopoly, Inc.
Eric Richardson manages forecasting and data analytics at USAopoly, Inc., supporting brand protection efforts.
Evan Williams
Senior Director, Global IP Enforcement at Alibaba
Evan Williams leads global IP enforcement strategies at Alibaba, protecting intellectual property assets.
Heng Li
Program Director at IACC
Heng Li is the Program Director at the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC), managing various initiatives.
Jasmine Xu
Senior Manager at Alibaba
Jasmine Xu manages senior-level operations at Alibaba, focusing on intellectual property enforcement.
Justin Pierce
Chair, IP Division at Venable LLP
Justin Pierce is the Chair of the IP Division at Venable LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Patrick Bush
Director, Global Security Americas at Novartis
Patrick Bush oversees global security operations in the Americas for Novartis, focusing on brand protection.
Paul May
Senior Vice President at USAopoly, Inc.
Paul May is the Senior Vice President at USAopoly, Inc., leading brand protection and strategic initiatives.
Vinny Minhas
Head of Americas at Marqvision
Vinny Minhas heads the Americas region at Marqvision, specializing in brand protection solutions.
Xinghao Wang
Director, Global IP Enforcement at Alibaba
Xinghao Wang directs global intellectual property enforcement at Alibaba, safeguarding brand rights.
Zach Toczynski
Senior Director, Global Brand Protection at Levi Strauss & Co.
Zach Toczynski leads global brand protection efforts at Levi Strauss & Co., ensuring brand integrity worldwide.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States
- San Diego, California
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Brand protection professionals, IP enforcement experts, legal practitioners
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- 500–600