The TMA Talk Show will take you into the heart of the TMA community, highlighting the Trademark Administrator as a force to be reckoned with in the IP landscape. Hosted by Emily Quackenbush (Senior Paralegal at Perkins Coie) and Kara Fielder (Senior IP Manager at Worldpay), The TMA Talk Show focuses on community, collaboration, and the unique contributions of each episode’s special guests. Hear insightful conversations with key figures connected to the TMA community who shape and influence our collaborative environment. Join the conversation to learn, connect, and grow with leaders in the field. In this episode, Phil Cox and Jackie Stelling, founders of Brand Action, will share how their nonprofit unites trademark professionals to assist people in times of crisis, showcase impactful projects, and explore the TMA community’s role in supporting their mission. In particular, they will discuss:
* The story behind Brand Action’s creation
* Meaningful examples of the organization’s impact
* Ways TMAs have contributed to Brand Action’s efforts
* Future initiatives and how TMAs can get involved
Everyone who’s registered for this webinar will receive an email with a link to the recording.
Emily Quackenbush
Senior Trademark Paralegal at Perkins Coie
Emily Quackenbush has 25+ years of trademark experience working in both the law firm and in-house environments. While currently holding a Senior Trademark Position with a leading law firm in their Denver office, she has worked for a wide range of clients covering many industries, both domestic and international, including oil and gas, retail, social media, food and beverage industries, and hospitality services, to name a few. Many years of her working experience includes Trademark and Branding Portfolio Management and Director of Intellectual Property as well. Emily works very closely with her clients, along with the attorneys on her team to ensure the best possible trademark service and brand protection. Simply put, she loves all things “brands” with a noteworthy interest in consumer trends.
Kara Fielder
Senior IP Manager at Worldpay
Kara Fielder is the Senior IP Manager at Worldpay, LLC. With 20+ years of experience in the legal field, Kara has extensive experience in the area of trademark administration. Prior to her current role, Kara was the Global IP Manager at The Hershey Company. At Hershey, in addition to managing the company’s large global trademark portfolio, Kara managed Hershey’s IP paralegals, docketing team, outside counsel, and vendors. She was also a key business partner to Hershey’s commercial, regulatory, design, and innovation teams. Kara is actively involved with the International Trademark Association (INTA) and is currently serving as the Chair of INTA’s Trademark Administrators Committee. She also serves as an Advisory Board member of Corsearch.