Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Partner Robert Pierce to Moderate Key Session at the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting in London

Pierce will lead a discussion on USPTO regulations and the Madrid System.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is pleased to announce that Partner Robert Pierce will serve as a moderator for a “Table Topic” session at the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, taking place in London, United Kingdom.

Robert Pierce will moderate the following discussion:

Coming to America: How New USPTO Regulations Affect the Choice to Use the Madrid System
• Date: May 5, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• About: The discussion will examine how recent USPTO rule changes have increased costs and altered procedures for trademark applications filed under Sections 1 and 44 of the Trademark Act, while Section 66 Madrid Protocol applications remain exempt. It will also explore how these differences may influence foreign applicants to prefer the Madrid Protocol over national filings, as well as when a national application may still be preferable.

Robert’s participation reflects Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s continued commitment to thought leadership, collaboration, and active engagement within the global intellectual property community.

The INTA Annual Meeting is one of the world’s premier and largest gatherings of intellectual property professionals, typically attended by ten thousand IP professionals, offering a global platform for collaboration, education, and the exchange of ideas shaping the future of IP law.

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