It was only two months ago when we reported that Model Alliance was circulating an online petition to lobby the New York legislature to pass laws that would help protect children models. The petition alleged many grievances, amongst them was that “[m]ost models begin their careers as children, but they do not receive the same [...]
Immigration Reform Push Sheds Light on American Sweatshops
This week, the Senate has placed American immigration reform front and center with a bill that would seek to place immigrants on a thirteen-year path to citizenship. This bill in light with sweatshop building disasters occurring all over the world also shed curiosity on the plight of sweatshop workers here in the United States. It’s [...]
#INTA13 Day 5: TTAB Decisions and Registrability Issues, Plain Packaging, and Lessons Learned for Next Year
The last day of the Annual Meeting is intended to be a “soft day.” By the fifth day, you can really see the exhaustion and hangovers wear on attendees’ faces. So the only sessions today were in the morning, leaving the entire afternoon free for attendees to arrange meetings or rest up for the Grand [...]
#INTA13 Day 4: Geographical Indicators and Pro Bono
Because yesterday was such a long day, of course, it was followed by a long night of receptions, which means that today’s calendar of sessions were cut short so that I could take a moment to breathe and take in the sights of Dallas. Champagnes, Cognacs, Rices, Teas and Beers – What’s New In Trademarks [...]
#INTA13 Day 3: Trademark Boundaries, Fluid Marks, Fashion Design Protection, and Luxury Brands
So, this being my first INTA, I soon realized that daily blogging from Dallas amidst all the sessions and reception was going to be near impossible. Now that I’m back home, I will be post date-stamping my very productive and fruitful week. Monday was indeed a day packed with as much fun as excitement as [...]
#INTA13 Day 2: ICANN Brand Registries & Cause-Related Marketing
The Dallas sun was surely shining today and going to the receptions and meeting people while ordering lunch from the Dallas food trucks helped me see what INTA is all about: truly making bonds with people from across the country and across the globe and expanding your professional network to places beyond your wildest dreams. [...]
#INTA13 Day 1: Stress Relief and First Timer Primer
So, the first day of the INTA Annual Meeting was pretty light, which was great because being at the convention center surrounded by thousands and thousands of attorneys was pretty shocking in itself. Stress Relief One of the sessions today was taught by J.D./Ph.D. Jerry Teplitz. After a handful of demonstrations that showed attendees the [...]
