The International Trademark Association will hold its 2017 Leadership Meeting in Washington, DC from November 7-10. Unlike the Annual Meeting, which is open to any who wish to attend, the Leadership Meeting is limited to INTA members currently serving on committees, project teams, and various other volunteer service roles. Brian Winterfeldt is moderating a panel entitled “Rights Protection Mechanisms: Key Issues and Challenges,” and several other members of the practice will be attending this conference.