Roundtable discussion on how to engage influencers in marketing activities. Topics include: what an influencer is; what the IP implications of such engagements are; what issues may arise; influencer licensing agreements; what provisions should be included in these agreements; and risks to influencer engagements, such as infringement by the influencer. ***CLE is not available for this roundtable. Please email cle@inta.org for more information.***

Please join us for this program hosted by the International Trademark Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (through its Arbitration Subcommittee). You will hear from seasoned IP attorneys experienced in resolving trademark disputes through arbitration in key jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Each speaker will give a brief overview of arbitration practices in their territory, followed by a moderated discussion. Topics to be addressed include: 1. How trademark arbitration works—the nuts and bolts of the process. 2. Arbitration agreements in international and domestic trademark licenses. 3. Cultural differences in trademark arbitration from the perspective of the arbitrators and the parties. 4. Evaluation of the benefits and limitations of arbitration in trademark disputes. Who should attend: Brand owners, trademark licensees, in-house counsel and outside counsel seeking tips and recommendations on why they should arbitrate (not litigate) trademark and licensing disputes—with a focus on cross-border scenarios—and how to make the process work for them—whether in-person, virtually, or a combination of the two.

The trauma of a data breach, not to mention the hardships of litigation in the volatile areas of privacy and cybersecurity law, present challenges for even the most seasoned brand managers. While technology has enabled brand owners to exponentially expand their reach, it has also increased their exposure to liability, not only for data breaches but also for the mishandling of consumer data, which is regulated by an increasingly complex patchwork of privacy laws around the globe.

This webinar will focus on how copyright can provide and/or complement protection to sound marks and vice versa in which cases trademark can complement copyright concerning sounds.

The recent and sustaining shift toward more remote working and virtual meetings has amplified the need to find new ways to maintain business connections and develop new ones. Networking remains an essential component of legal practice, whether at a law firm, service firm, or in-house. Moreover, developing your leadership skills helps to grow your sphere of influence and improve your relationships.

The COVID-19 pandemic forever changed our collective experience as citizens, consumers, and industry leaders. Part Two of the Looking Through the Leadership Lens webcast series features panelists from three diverse industries that have accelerated change to adapt to a new reality and rewrite the future.

There is no doubt that the past year and a half has affected all of us both professionally and personally, as the response to COVID-19 has forced us to adjust and pivot in ways many of us had never experienced before. The trademark world and its legal professionals have not been immune to these changes and have been forced to adapt as well.

As recurring lockdowns have forced companies to move a large part of their business operations online, challenges of enforcement in the online environment have become even more relevant. This session will take a detailed look at these challenges from both a proactive and reactive perspective.

NFTs—or non-fungible tokens—have seemingly come from out of nowhere and exploded on the Internet. Described as a "slam dunk in the world of sports," "shaking up the art world," and the "Music Biz's Wild West," NFTs are taking the world by storm.

In 2020, INTA’s Law Firm Committee hosted a webcast with attorneys in management positions to discuss the impact of the pandemic on our businesses and offered predictions for what 2021 would be like. How much did we get right?