WIPR Trademarks North America 2024

Effective, Practical Protection & Enforcement Strategies for Trademark Owners!

September 5-6, 2024 - Hilton Gaslamp, San Diego

100+ Attendees

30+ Speakers

15+ Sessions

Effective, practical protection and enforcement strategies for trademark owners

Trademark and brand owners currently face uncertainty and change from all sides. Technological advancements, the growth of AI, and increasingly globalized markets and supply chains, have all disrupted the industry. In addition the proliferation of online marketplaces continues, causing greater challenges than ever in monitoring and acting against infringement online.

WIPR Trademarks North America conference provides a platform to discuss legislative and regulatory developments impacting owners, learn from industry experts on the tactics that they have implemented to navigate uncertain times, and provide you with the latest and most ground-breaking strategies that brands are using to protect themselves from infringement.

By fostering an environment of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation, WIPR Trademarks North America empowers trademark owners with the resources and insights they need to navigate this complex arena. Through education, networking, and the exploration of cutting-edge solutions, attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies to safeguard their valuable intellectual property assets and maintain a competitive edge in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Gain a 360-degree view of the changing global trademark landscape at WIPR Trademarks North America 2024

World IP Review’s Trademarks North America has been specifically designed to address all of your concerns, in detail, and in-person. Key themes covered in this year’s program include:

Multi-jurisdictional IP offices:
Understand the application and renewal processes in different jurisdictions, the hurdles, and how to overcome them.

Artificial intelligence:
Explore ethics, strategies, and practical applications to streamline your work.

Internal IP education
Integrate legal and commercial aspects to improve working practices.

Trademark licensing:
Discuss the future of statute amendments and their impact on trademark licensing.

Counterfeiting:
Discover platform strategies to protect brands and effective take-down tactics.

Madrid Protocol:
Simplify your workload with insights into processes, challenges, and timelines.

Hear from the thought-leaders who are transforming the trademark sector

Michael Smith

Partner; head of Trademark Department

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch

Lauren Dienes-Middlen

SVP, Deputy General Counsel

WWE Business & Legal Affairs

Philip Greene

Trademark and Internet Law Counsel

United States Marine Corps

Marylauren Ilagan

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Olaplex, Inc.

Eunice Yu Moller

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp

Caldwell Camero

Associate General Counsel, Global Trademarks & IP

Fluke

Vineet Kohli

Legal Counsel and Director, Intellectual Property

BlueNalu

Lisa Ramsey

Professor of Law

University of San Diego School of Law

Peter Steckelman

SVP, Business & Legal Affairs

Tennis Channel

Sui Duong

Director, Legal Marketing, Trademarks & Copyright

Pure Storage

Gretchen Stroud

Senior Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Gilead

Kenya Williams

Director, Trademark & Copyright

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sheryl Carlin

Executive Director Licensing, Business Affairs Music

Paramount

Neil Peretz

Head of Legal

WooCommerce

Beth Jenior

Senior Attorney-Advisor, Intellectual Property Enforcement Branch

US Customs & Border Force

Aaron Fennimore

Director and Associate General Counsel, Trademark & Brand Protection

Western Digital

Elliott Champion

Global Product Director, Brand and Anti-Fraud

CSC

Kathleen (Kat) Brower

IP Brand Protection Manager

Paula’s Choice

Diana Heligman

Counsel, Brands and Content Intellectual Property

NBC Universal

Kevin Kiely

Trademark Counsel

Takeda Pharma

Jenna Mueller

Senior Manager, Trademark

Forest Stewardship Council

Tish Berard

Director, Legal & Senior Counsel, Trademarks

Velcro

Yongjian Lei

Partner

Wanhuida Intellectual Property

Mareesa Valentine

IP Services Manager

Redbubble

Tiffany Gehrke

Partner

Marshall IP

Annie Allison

Associate

Haynes & Boone

Tailored content and insights to future-proof your trademark expertise

Whether you’re a corporate counsel or private practitioner, WIPR Trademarks North America will give you the insights and strategies needed for unbreakable brand protection.

Unparalleled global expertise:
Our agenda boasts a truly international perspective, with dedicated tracks covering trademark prosecution, enforcement, and portfolio management across major markets including the US, EU, and China. Gain a 360-degree view of the global trademark landscape.

Cutting-edge technology focus:
Stay ahead of the curve with sessions dedicated to leveraging AI, emerging technologies, and data analytics for streamlining trademark processes, enhancing monitoring and enforcement, and optimizing portfolio management strategies.

Renowned thought-leadership:
Our lineup of speakers includes industry luminaries, legal authorities, and pioneering brand strategists who will share real-world case studies, analyze landmark legal decisions, and unveil the latest trends shaping the future of trademark law.

Interactive learning opportunities:
In addition to insightful presentations, our agenda features highly engaging roundtable discussion groups, providing a unique forum for candid dialogue, targeted Q&A, and collaborative problem-solving with subject matter experts and peers.

Holistic brand protection approach:
From combating counterfeits and tackling emerging threats like deepfakes to navigating ethical considerations and prioritizing sustainability, our agenda takes a holistic view of brand protection in the modern age.

Tailored content for all levels:
Whether you’re a seasoned corporate trademark counsel, a private practitioner seeking to expand your client base, or a rising star in the field, our agenda offers tailored content and insights to future-proof your trademark expertise.

“The sessions I attended were very informative. I liked that all the speakers gave very practical, hands-on information. Actually useful, something I can rarely say about any CLE I’ve attended.”

Attendee

Connect with industry leaders from some of the most innovative trademark owners from across the globe:

This event provides a comprehensive platform for the most innovative trademark owners in the industry to address the challenges they face and explore solutions. By bringing together trademark attorneys, brand protection specialists, and representatives from various sectors offering a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and forge valuable connections. Previous delegates include:

Key job titles:
General Counsel	Senior IP Counsel, Trademark and Domains Group	Principal Legal Counsel	Manager, Global Brand Enforcement
Assistant General Counsel	Director, Brand Protection	Corporate Counsel, Trademarks	Trademark Enforcement Counsel
Brand Licensing	Director, Business & Legal Affairs	Counsel, Intellectual Property	IP Strategy Counsel
Senior Director, Intellectual Property	Director, IP	Senior Manager, Intellectual Property	Head of Patents

Key job titles:

General Counsel

Senior IP Counsel, Trademark and Domains Group

Principal Legal Counsel

Manager, Global Brand Enforcement

Assistant General Counsel

Director, Brand Protection

Corporate Counsel, Trademarks

Trademark Enforcement Counsel

Brand Licensing

Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Counsel, Intellectual Property

IP Strategy Counsel

Senior Director, Intellectual Property

Director, IP

Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

Head of Patents

WIPR Trademarks North America goes beyond a traditional conference—it’s a vibrant platform dedicated to cultivating meaningful connections and fostering professional development.

Our extensive networking opportunities are tailored to facilitate interactions with industry peers, enabling you to exchange insights, explore innovative solutions, and tackle common challenges in trademark law and brand protection together. Here are just some of the leading, global organizations that attend our events:

“Thanks to the organizers for putting together the WIPR Trademark conference. It’s very informative. The format and the time allocated for each day’s session are good. It also allows for networking and meeting colleagues from across the globe. Thank you.”

Attendee

Sponsors joining us in 2024 include:

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