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Offit Kurman Intellectual Property Attorneys to Attend International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting

May 7, 2024

Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property attorneys Laura J. Winston, Deborah Greaves, Marc Misthal, and W. Drew Kastner will be attending the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting. The meeting is a premier event in trademark law and brand protection. The global association of trademark professionals brings together practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and academics from around the world.

The meeting typically features diverse sessions, workshops, and panel discussions covering various aspects of trademark law, intellectual property rights, and brand management. Attendees can engage with thought leaders, network with peers, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field.

The INTA Annual Meeting serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and exploring best practices in trademark law and brand protection. It is a must-attend event for professionals in areas such as trademark law, brand management, marketing, intellectual property enforcement, and corporate counsel.

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Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.