The International Trademark Association (INTA) hosted its 145th Annual Meeting Live+ in Singapore from May 16 to 20, 2023, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. This event, organized by INTA, brought together over 8,000 brand owners, intellectual property professionals, government officials, and academics from 140 countries to discuss and advance the field of intellectual property.
The meeting featured two curated educational tracks: the IP and Innovation track and the Business track. The IP and Innovation track covered more than 30 sessions on core intellectual property topics and emerging legal issues affecting brands and the IP practice. The Business track, held in the Innovation Marketplace, included 15 interview-style and fireside chats focusing on the economics of brands, IP valuations, and public-private sector cooperation in supporting entrepreneurship.
Notable speakers included Jennifer Jones, President of Rotary International; Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); and Danny Marti, Head of Public Affairs and Global Policy at Tencent. The event also offered extensive networking opportunities, with more than 150 exhibitors, including 70 new exhibitors, in the Innovation Marketplace.
The Annual Meeting is ideal for brand owners, IP professionals, legal experts, and business leaders seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in intellectual property, expand their professional networks, and engage with peers from around the world.
Speakers(20)
Amy Cotton
Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy at USPTO
Amy Cotton serves as the Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy at the USPTO.
Britt Anderson
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
Britt Anderson is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Catherine M.C. Farrelly
Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Catherine M.C. Farrelly is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, specializing in trademark law.
Danny Marti
Head of Public Affairs and Global Policy at Tencent
Danny Marti leads the global public affairs team at Tencent. He previously served as President Obama’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator at the White House.
Daren Tang
Director General at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Daren Tang has been the Director General of WIPO since October 2020. Previously, he served as Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore from 2015 to 2020.
Edwin Tong SC
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; Second Minister for Law at Government of Singapore
Edwin Tong SC has been Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Second Minister for Law since July 2020. He focuses on the development and promotion of Singapore’s legal, dispute resolution, and intellectual property sectors.
Flavia Mansur Murad
Senior Partner at Mansur Murad
Flavia Mansur Murad is a senior partner at Mansur Murad, specializing in intellectual property law.
Jennifer Jones
President at Rotary International
Jennifer Jones is the founder of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company. In 2022, she made history as the first woman to assume the role of president of Rotary International.
Kathi Vidal
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property; Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Kathi Vidal serves as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, leading the nation's patent and trademark system.
Matt Hervey
Head of Artificial Intelligence at Gowling WLG
Matt Hervey leads the artificial intelligence practice at Gowling WLG, focusing on legal issues related to AI technologies.
Melissa LaBauve
Partner at Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Melissa LaBauve is a partner at Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Patrick Gallagher
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Patrick Gallagher is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, specializing in intellectual property law.
Peter Van Dyck
Partner at Allen & Overy
Peter Van Dyck is a partner at Allen & Overy, specializing in intellectual property law.
Rena Lee
Chief Executive at Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Rena Lee is the Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, overseeing the nation's IP policies and initiatives.
Richard Milchior
Partner at Herald
Richard Milchior is a partner at Herald, focusing on intellectual property law.
Scott Woldow
Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Scott Woldow is a partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, specializing in trademark law.
Stephen Lee
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Target
Stephen Lee serves as the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Target, overseeing the company's IP portfolio.
Susan Kennedy
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University
Susan Kennedy is an assistant professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University, with research interests in ethics and technology.
Susan Stearns
Director, Legal Counsel – Trademark and Brand Enforcement at PayPal
Susan Stearns serves as the Director, Legal Counsel for Trademark and Brand Enforcement at PayPal.
Venkatesh Kini
Co-Founder at Ubuntoo
Venkatesh Kini is the co-founder of Ubuntoo, a platform focused on environmental sustainability. He has extensive experience in brand management and marketing.
Event Details
- Date
- May 16-20, 2023
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
- Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
- Pricing
- $525 - $2,425
- Audience
- Brand owners, IP professionals, legal experts, business leaders, government officials, academics
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 8,000