INTA Bulletin

New York, New York—October 5, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announced the appointment of Megan M. Carpenter as Senior Advisor, Global Innovation, Leadership, and IP. Megan Carpenter, INTA (USA) In this role, Ms. Carpenter will support INTA’s efforts to advance education, thought leadership, and advocacy related to intellectual property (IP), artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and emerging technologies.

Explore INTA’s global lineup of events designed to help you connect, learn, and grow throughout the year. From conferences in Europe and New York City to the Trademark Administrators and Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting in Chicago, Leadership Meeting in New Orleans, and the Annual Meeting in San Diego, our events bring together trademark professionals, business leaders, and legal experts from around the world. Browse the calendar below and mark your must-attend events for 2027.

New York, New York—September 22, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announced the appointment of Anna Ostanina as Chief Representative Officer—Europe. Based in INTA’s Europe Representative Office in Brussels, Belgium, Ms. Ostanina will lead the Association’s advocacy, member engagement, and operational activities across Europe. Ms. Ostanina joins INTA with more than 15 years of experience spanning intellectual property (IP) law, policy, and association leadership.

New York, New York—September 16, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in RiseandShine Corp. dba Rise Brewing v. PepsiCo, Inc., No. 24-1016, urging the Court to hold that when a jury trial has been requested and when the facts do not warrant entry of summary judgment or judgment as a matter of law, the question regarding the strength of the mark must be decided by a jury.

New York, New York—September 1, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has filed an amicus brief (Statement of Intervention) with the General Court of the European Union (GC) in relation to an appeal against the decision (case T-137/26) of the Grand Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) of December 19, 2025, which rejected the trademark application of “George Orwell.” The case relates to the registrability of a word mark consisting of the name...

Explore AI for IP: Access trusted resources, education, and research to help you navigate the evolving role of AI in intellectual property. The AI & IP Solutions Directory is intended to be an informational and educational resource. The Directory enables members to explore available solutions, understand their primary functions, and identify providers operating in various segments of the IP ecosystem.

New York, New York—June 29, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has released its latest research study, Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Likelihood of Confusion Analysis. As intellectual property (IP) offices and professionals face increasing application volumes and growing complexity, this Report provides timely and deep insights into how AI could enhance efficiency, consistency, and data-driven analysis, while preserving the critical role of human judgment.

New York, New York—June 17, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) today released its IP Law Firms of the Future Think Tank Report, an updated global study examining how multiple factors, including artificial intelligence (AI), shifting client expectations, alternative legal service providers, an evolving legal market, and new talent models are changing the way intellectual property (IP) law firms operate and compete today and into the future.

New York, NY—June 10, 2026—Coinciding with World Anticounterfeiting Day, the International Trademark Association (INTA) has launched its interactive study, Mapping Illicit Trade: Routes & Insights, developed with the support of its Anticounterfeiting Committee and through collaboration with brand protection software firm ApiraSol. The new study provides a structured analysis and visual mapping of global counterfeit trade routes across 13 industry sectors.

New York, NY—April 22, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has announced Dame Anya Hindmarch DBE as the Opening Ceremony keynote speaker at its upcoming 148th Annual Meeting, taking place May 2–6, 2026, in London, England. A fashion entrepreneur and brand expert, Dame Anya Hindmarch DBE is known for founding an influential brand at the intersection of design, storytelling, and business, with a strong focus on sustainability.