Our Partner and Head of Intellectual Property Nalley Jummane represented ECA at the INTA 2022 Annual Meeting, participating in high-level discussions on global trademark trends, networking with IP leaders from around the world, and bringing back cutting-edge insights to enhance our service delivery.
To represent ECA at the premier global trademark event, stay updated on international best practices in trademark law, and connect with IP professionals worldwide. The meeting served as a platform to enhance our knowledge, showcase our African IP expertise, and build relationships that benefit our clients.
We gained insights into post-pandemic changes in trademark practice, learned about new challenges in online brand protection, and discovered innovative approaches to trademark portfolio management. The team also learned about emerging issues in geographical indications and the growing importance of sustainability in branding.
Our Managing Partner Neema Magimba and Partner Kenneth Odinga attended the 10th Annual Adams & Adams Africa Network Meeting, marking a decade of successful collaboration across the African IP network.
The China Trademark Festival was held in Changsha, China this year. The theme was "One Belt One Road," focusing on international trademark cooperation and the development of IP protection along trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Our Managing Partner attended the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting in Singapore, one of the world's premier gatherings for trademark and brand professionals. She had the opportunity to meet with our Partners Jeremiah Odinga and network with leading IP practitioners from around the globe.