International Trademark Association 2026 Annual Meeting (INTA 2026)

Join JAMS neutral Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb, at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 Annual Meeting in London, where he will speak on the panel “Digital Advertising Under the Microscope.”

The INTA 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place May 2–6, 2026, is an international conference for professionals working in trademarks and intellectual property. It brings together attorneys, brand owners, policymakers, academics, and service providers to discuss current issues in trademark law, brand protection, and the management of intellectual property. The program includes educational sessions, meetings, and networking opportunities for participants from around the world.

JAMS Featured Panel Information:

Digital Advertising Under the Microscope: AI Claims, Dark Patterns, and Global Legal Trends
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:00 am (Presented by the 2026-2027 Commercialization of IP Committee)
This session will explore emerging legal challenges in digital advertising that directly impact trademark and branding professionals. Key topics include the legal implications of AI washing - misleading claims about artificial intelligence in advertising - and the regulation of dark patterns, a term that refers to deceptive user interface designs. The session will draw on findings from a global advertising law survey conducted by the Commercialization of Intellectual Property Committee, covering 75 jurisdictions. While not all results will be discussed, the survey provides valuable context for understanding how digital advertising trends are shaping trademark counseling across diverse legal landscapes.

Moderator:

• Jayde Wood - Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, Canada

Speakers:

• Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb - Arbitrator and Mediator, JAMS and University of Surrey
• Enrico Bonadio - Professor of Law, City, St George's University of London, United Kingdom
• Tiffany Shimada - Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, United States