13 - 14 October 2026 | Ease 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York

“WTR consistently delivers a robust program involving industry leaders who are engaged and passionate. Always a great opportunity to connect on a meaningful level with colleagues”

Lauren Dienes Middlen, World Wrestling Entertainment

250+ Participants

40+ Speakers

7+ Networking hours

10+Sessions

Achieving brand excellence

WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to the Big Apple from October 13-14. 

A must attend in the brand protection and trademark event calendar, this is your premier opportunity to meet with the senior brand leaders, in-house experts, and private practice professionals shaping the future of the industry. 

Expect bold discussions on the topics defining brand protection right now - from dupe culture and AI implementation to online and offline enforcement and tightening budget - alongside unmatched networking opportunities with 250+ of the industry's finest. 

WTR delivers the expert-level insights and strategic guidance you need to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. 

Stay tuned as the agenda becomes available in the coming weeks. 

Pricing

LAW FIRM RATES

SUPER EARLY

Until 4 August 2026

SAVE $400

$595

EARLY

Until 15 September 2026

SAVE $200

$795

STANDARD

Until event date

$995

OTHER RATES

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Valid until event date

$995 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL, ACADEMICS & GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Valid until event date

$0

Tickets Include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Oscar McCarthy by calling +44 207 939 4026 or emailing Oscar.McCarthy@LBResearch.com for more information.

What our delegates say about WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit USA

 

As expected, WTR provided a top-notch event. The speakers were well-informed and engaging, the topics were on point, and the venue was beautiful. In a crowded field of trademark and IP events, WTR stands out as a premier event for business and legal leaders. On top of all this, I reunited with former colleagues and friends and met fascinating new people. What a day!

Lisa Keith

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Steve Madden

WTR assembled an all-star group of trademark professionals and hosted a great summit with excellent speakers discussing today’s key issues. I gained valuable insights and enjoyed the networking opportunities.

Steven Rosenthal

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Global IP and Licensing 

Revlon

WTR Events Code of Conduct

 

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers.

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Meet the WTR team

Victoria Arnold-Rees
Editorial lead

Graham Day
Sponsorship lead

Lauren Harvey
Content lead

Emily Hynd
Marketing lead

Oscar McCarthy
Sales lead

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