On September 28, 2025 - September 30, 2025, the 2025 Trademark Administrators and Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting, which is organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA), is held in Berlin, Germany.

The meeting features educational sessions covering key developments in trademark law and best practices in brand protection, as well as the thought-provoking discussions on leadership, professional development, AI, European regulations, trademark formalities, and case law.

Wanhuida Intellectual Property sends five delegates to the event, including Partners Lei Yongjian, Cai Ye and Hu Meili, trademark counsel Yuan Yi and marketing specialist Carmine Bai.

In the evening of September 28, Lei Yongjian, in his capacity of Dine Around Captain, guides a group of fellow attendees to share a meal and network in an informal setting.

On September 29, Hu Meili shares insights at the session “Mastering Trademark Formalities - Navigating Global Prosecution”. This session dives into the key challenges of international trademark prosecution, from navigating diverse legal systems to dealing with shifting borders. Meili, together with her fellow panelists Susanne Schindler, IP Paralegal, Rheinmetall IP Management GmbH and Kilian Dittmann, Trademark Paralegal, Audi cover the essential documentary requirements for successful filings and share insider tips to avoid common pitfalls and offer practical tips over how to optimize global prosecution strategy, master the legalization process, and overcome the challenges of international trademark management and prosecution. The session is moderated by Susanne Ferstl, Senior Paralegal, Maiwald.

Hu Meili (R2)

Hu Meili speaking

In the evening of September 28, the firm hosts a small-scale reception to network with fellow trademark practitioners around the globe.

Group photo at the reception

As a Platinum Sponsor of the meeting, Wanhuida also exhibits at the meeting.