December 05, 2006 17:39 ET

INTA Announces Its 129th Annual Meeting

NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 5, 2006 --The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to invite you to its 129th Annual Meeting, being held at the McCormick Place Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from April 28 - May 2, 2007.

The meeting, which is the largest gathering of trademark owners and professionals in the world, will bring together more than 7,500 attendees from more than 130 countries. The meeting will feature an innovative mix of educational programs, exhibitions and networking opportunities.

To celebrate the musical tradition in Chicago, this year's Annual Meeting will incorporate blues and jazz music throughout the events, from the educational programs to the networking receptions.

Each day will start off with a highlighted session, offering discussion on some of today's most important trademark issues and case law, followed by other exciting and informative sessions, workshops, roundtables and the Exhibition Hall. The Exhibition Hall will be open throughout much of the meeting and will feature more than 90 exhibitors and partners of INTA who will present their products and speak about their services. Additionally, the INTA Exhibit will be in the INTA Exhibition Hall, and knowledgeable INTA staff members will answer questions about trademarks, meetings, publications, membership and the Association.

Visit the complete 129th Annual Meeting brochure at www.inta.org/go/chicago or contact INTA public relations at publicrelations@inta.org.

About INTA

The International Trademark Association (INTA), founded in 1878, is an association of more than 5,000 member companies and firms from more than 190 countries, dedicated to the support and advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property as elements of fair and effective national and international commerce. For more information on the Association and its goals, please visit www.inta.org.