Riikka Palmos appointed to the Enforcement Committee at INTA

30.9.2013

Mrs Riikka Palmos, European Trademark Attorney and Administrative Director at Papula-Nevinpat, has been appointed to the Enforcement Committee for the 2014 – 2015 Committee Term at the International Trademark Association (INTA). The appointment is effective as of January 1, 2014, for a two-year term.

INTA is a global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce.

Read more about INTA and its committees:

http://www.inta.org/About/Pages/Overview.aspx

http://www.inta.org/Committees/Pages/Committees.aspx

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