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The International Trademark Association’s 2025 New York Conference on Trade Secrets in the Age of AI

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In today’s competitive business landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significant implications for trade secrets. This two-day Conference will explore the role of trade secrets in maintaining a competitive advantage, the relationship between trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property, including when to opt for trade secret protection, and how effectively to enforce trade secrets globally in the ever-changing AI landscape.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The International Trademark Association (INTA) has announced a comprehensive two-day conference in New York City this March. Addressing the critical intersection of trade secrets and artificial intelligence (AI), the program is designed to equip intellectual property (IP) and brand professionals with practical tools and strategies to safeguard and leverage trade secrets for long-term success in an increasingly digital landscape.

As AI continues to reshape industries, it is imperative for businesses to understand how to protect their intellectual assets while embracing the opportunities this technology presents. This Conference will provide invaluable insights and strategies for navigating this complex landscape.

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the rise of AI has created both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for trade secret protection. Registrants will walk away with actionable insights into the relationship between trade secrets and other forms of IP, while offering practical strategies for enforcement and protection in the Digital Age.

“As organizations navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting trade secrets has become more challenging than ever,” said María González Gordon, Conference Co-Chair and Managing Partner at CMS Spain. “This Conference will provide crucial guidance on adapting a multi-jurisdictional approach to traditional trade secret protection strategies.”

Through in-depth sessions examining crucial aspects of trade secret protection and management, registrants will explore the intersection of trade secrets and brands, delving into global legal frameworks and their importance to brand protection. Special attention will be given to the new EU directive on training algorithms and its implications for trade secrets.

“What sets this Conference apart is its focus on practical, real-world applications,” noted Scott Mayhew, Conference Co-Chair and Senior Corporate Counsel at Zoetis (USA). “Participants will learn not only about the fundamentals of trade secrets but also how to develop sustainable processes for managing them throughout their lifecycle—from identification and protection to potential evolution into patents.”

The program will address critical issues such as mitigating risks posed by current and departing employees, managing trade secrets in remote work environments, and protecting sensitive information in online storage. Sessions will also cover multijurisdictional enforcement strategies, the impact of quantum computing and encryption technologies, and the unique considerations of AI-created IP.

“Trade secrets are a cornerstone of innovation and competitiveness in the modern economy,” said INTA President Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, Vice President of Innovation Law: Head of Trademarks, Copyrights, and Brand Protection, Bristol Myers Squibb (USA). “As AI continues to reshape industries, it is imperative for businesses to understand how to protect their intellectual assets while embracing the opportunities this technology presents. This Conference will provide invaluable insights and strategies for navigating this complex landscape.”

Featured speakers include:

Christian Czychowski, Technology Contract Lawyer and Partner, NORDEMANN (Germany)Carol Fang, Global Head of IP, Novartis (USA)Diane Fiddle, General Counsel, Qloo (USA)Elisabeth Kasznar Fekete, Senior Partner, Kasznar Leonardos (Brazil)Ceyda Maisami, Chief IP Counsel, HP (USA)Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO, International Trademark Association (USA)Kathryn-Ann Stamm, Of Counsel, Cravath, Swaine & Moore (USA)Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, VP of Innovation Law: Head of Trademarks, Copyrights, and Brand Protection, Bristol Myers Squibb, 2025 INTA President (USA)

The Conference, titled The Business of Trade Secrets: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Ever-Changing World of AI, will take place in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District at Convene, 1 Liberty Plaza. The program will run from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm EST on March 19, and from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST on March 20.

Learn more and register for The Business of Trade Secrets Conference.

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Tracey Eyers, International Trademark Association, +1-212-642-1700, teyers@Inta.org, inta.org

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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