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INTA Honors Members for their Support of the Association and Advancement of Trademark Law

2015/10/16

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is proud to announce the winners of its annual President’s and Volunteer Service Awards (VSAs).


“INTA is first and foremost a community and at the heart of our community are our volunteer members. These talented and committed individuals enable our Association to effectively pursue its mission,” said INTA President J. Scott Evans. “Their participation in INTA directly benefits brand owners, governments, consumers and indeed all stakeholders in intellectual property. It is important that we recognize and celebrate their achievements. On behalf of the Association and its members, I’d like to thank all of this year’s winners for their commitment to INTA and its mission, and for the tremendous value they have brought to the global trademark community.”


The President’s Award is presented to the most distinguished and deserving INTA volunteer for a career dedicated to trademarks and intellectual property protection and advancement, and whose contribution has advanced INTA’s mission and had a lasting impact on the Association.


The VSAs honor those who go beyond their regular duties as INTA volunteers in service of the Association and the broader public.


INTA subcommittee chairs, committee members and non-committee volunteers are eligible for VSAs in the following categories:

  • Advancement of Trademark Law
  • Advancement of Committee or Subcommittee Objectives
  • Advancement of the Association
  • Pro Bono Legal Services by an Individual
  • Pro Bono Legal Services by a Member Organization

 

Awarding List


2015 President’s Award: Janet Hoffman of Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C..


Advancement of Trademark Law Award: Anthony Dreyer of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Advancement of Committee or Subcommittee Objectives: Marc Lieberstein of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Kowit Somwaiya of LawPlus Ltd.


Advancement of the Association Award: Janice Bereskin of Bereskin & Parr LLP and Alicia Lloreda of Lloreda Camacho & Co.


Pro Bono Services Provided by Individuals: Jennifer Mikulina of McDermott Will & Emery LLPPro Bono Services

Provided by an Organization: Simmons & Simmons LLP

 

Source: INTA

 




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