WIPO Trademark Registration Roundtable

Roundtable on WIPO Trademark Registration Strategies and Updates from Geneva: Alan Datri from WIPO will be joined by a panel of experienced in-house and private practice trademark attorneys for roundtable discussions on the latest news on the Madrid Protocol and new developments with impications for trademark practitioners and brand owners, including:  strengths and weaknesses of the system; filing strategies; practical tips and insights on international trademark protection and U.S. protection for foreign companies. 

Speakers:

• Alan Datri, Senior Policy Advisor, WIPO, Geneva
• Meredith Pavia, Lead Trademark Counsel, Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Gail I. Nevius Abbas, Counsel IP, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
• Beth M Goldman,  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
• Vineeta Gajwani, IP Legal Counsel, Electronic Arts Inc.
• Moderator: Kathryn Wheble, Partner, Hiaring + Smith, LLP