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Highlights - Debate on macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova - 28.3.23 - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Debate on macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova - 28.3.23

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  • Debate on macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova - 28.3.23
    22-03-2023 - 15:04
    The Committee on Budgets will debate a draft opinion for the International Trade (INTA) committee on the Commission’s proposal for a decision as regards the amount of financial support (Macro-Financial Assistance) to the Republic of Moldova.
  • The objective of this proposal is to increase the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) for Moldova by EUR 145 million, bringing the total amount of ongoing MFA support to EUR 295 million, in order to cover parts of Moldova's external financing needs in 2023, support macro-economic stability and promote reforms.

Highlights - 20/21 March: EVP Dombrovskis, support for Ukraine, Moldova and North Macedonia - Committee on International Trade

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

20/21 March: EVP Dombrovskis, support for Ukraine, Moldova and North Macedonia

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  • 20/21 March: EVP Dombrovskis, support for Ukraine, Moldova and North Macedonia
    Commission Executive-Vice President Dombrovskis will dialogue with INTA Members about his commitments as Trade Commissioner and about the Commission's work program to enact the EU's trade policy agenda.
  • In a separate debate, the EVP will brief Members on EU-US trade relations, including trade related aspects of the deal reached on the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Finally, the committee will vote on a recommendation preparing the plenary vote on the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies.
  • The European Parliament must give consent in order for the EU to be able to ratify the agreement, which was struck at the WTO Ministerial Conference in June 2022.

Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP: Tammy Terry Is New Leader of Litigation Team

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

HOUSTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a strong record of litigation and dispute resolution successes for leading-edge global technology companies, Tammy Terry is the new leader of the litigation team at Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP, the intellectual property law firm's executive committee said today.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a strong record of litigation and dispute resolution successes for leading-edge global technology companies, Tammy Terry is the new leader of the litigation team at Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP , the intellectual property law firm's executive committee said today.
  • A partner at OBWB since 2010, Terry is a 20-year litigator and registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP Managing Partner Jeffrey Bergman said, "Tammy's election as head of our litigation team reflects both the excellent results she provides for her clients around the world and the collective expertise that distinguishes OBWB in the intellectual property law field.
  • Because of Tammy and our diverse global team, we have strong momentum in the litigation area."

Wind River Supports Airbus in its Certification Milestone for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R)

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Wind River® , a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced it has worked with Airbus to support the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R).

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  • Wind River® , a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced it has worked with Airbus to support the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R).
  • The MRTT aircraft is the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refueling boom operations in daylight.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124005315/en/
    The Airbus A330 MRTT is the world’s first certified tanker capable to conduct automatic air-to-air refueling in daylight operations.
  • With the support of Wind River, Airbus successfully navigated its multicore certification journey to achieve this impressive milestone.

Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS) Announces Dr. Tao Sun as Testifying Survey Expert

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS), a leading-edge market research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Dr. Tao Sun has joined the firm's expanding network of testifying survey experts. AMS will support Dr. Sun as he provides survey evidence and expert testimony on matters related to trademark and trade dress infringement, false and deceptive advertising, and class action litigation.

Key Points: 
  • Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS), a leading-edge market research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Dr. Tao Sun has joined the firm's expanding network of testifying survey experts.
  • WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS), a leading-edge market research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Dr. Tao Sun has joined the firm's expanding network of testifying survey experts.
  • AMS will support Dr. Sun as he provides survey evidence and expert testimony on matters related to trademark and trade dress infringement, false and deceptive advertising, and class action litigation.
  • His research findings have been published in outlets such as the Journal of Consumer Behavior, Journal of Advertising Research, Psychology & Marketing, among others.

Highlights - BUDG ad-hoc delegation to Moldova - 21-23.02.2023 - Committee on Budgets

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Monday, February 20, 2023

BUDG ad-hoc delegation to Moldova - 21-23.02.2023

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  • BUDG ad-hoc delegation to Moldova - 21-23.02.2023
    16-02-2023 - 09:11
    The Committee on Budgets will travel to Chişinău, Moldova from 21 to 23 February 2023.
  • The main objective of this mission is to assess Moldova's most pressing needs in terms of EU financial support, also in view of the country's candidate status.
  • Members will meet with the Prime Minister and the President, members of Moldova's parliamentary committees, ministers as well as representatives of International Financing Institutions and Civil Society.
  • The committee on International Trade (INTA) is travelling at the same time, and certain meetings will be held jointly.

INTA Opens Registration for 2023 Annual Meeting Live+ in Singapore

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Friday, January 13, 2023

NEW YORK , Jan. 13, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Trademark Association (INTA) has officially opened registration for the 2023 Annual Meeting Live+. The gathering will be the Association's 145th Annual Meeting, featuring an in-person event at Singapore's renowned Sands Expo & Convention Center from May 16 to 20, followed by a virtual event from June 27 to 29. The Meeting reflects the many ways in which INTA events have returned to in-person and how they have been transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The International Trademark Association (INTA) has officially opened registration for the 2023 Annual Meeting Live+.
  • NEW YORK , Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Trademark Association (INTA) has officially opened registration for the 2023 Annual Meeting Live+.
  • The 2023 Annual Meeting Live+ builds on the successes and experiences of the past few years, with three registration types available: Live+ (a combination of in-person and virtual), In-Person Only, and Virtual Only.
  • "I couldn't be more impressed and excited about the programming scheduled for this year's Annual Meeting," remarked INTA President Jomarie Fredericks.

Highlights - 23-24 Jan: EVP Dombrovskis, Swedish Presidency, Chile deal, due diligence, textiles - Committee on International Trade

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

23-24 Jan: EVP Dombrovskis, Swedish Presidency, Chile deal, due diligence, textiles

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  • 23-24 Jan: EVP Dombrovskis, Swedish Presidency, Chile deal, due diligence, textiles
    At the first INTA meeting in 2023, Members will discuss the future direction of EU trade policy.
  • They will exchange views with Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis about how EU trade policy can contribute to the right solutions in an uncertain world.
  • They will also discuss the priorities of the incoming Swedish Presidency of the Council in the area of International Trade Policy with the Swedish Minister for International Development and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell.
  • INTA will also vote on its opinion on the legislative proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (lead Committee: JURI).

Highlights - 14 November: Ukraine financial assistance, due diligence opinion, votes - Committee on International Trade

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Friday, November 11, 2022

14 November: Ukraine financial assistance, due diligence opinion, votes

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  • 14 November: Ukraine financial assistance, due diligence opinion, votes
    At its next meeting on 14 November, the INTA Committee will discuss the Commission's proposal to provide EUR 18 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine for the year 2023.
  • The "MFA+" proposal is intended to help Ukraine cover its high funding needs to maintain essential state functions, ensure macroeconomic stability, and rehabilitate critical infrastructure destroyed by Russias war.
  • The Committee will also discuss the draft opinion to the legislative proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (lead Committee: JURI).
  • The first one concerns a technical amendment to the Decision on the conclusion of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Greenberg Traurig's Ian Ballon to Speak at International Trademark Association Webinar

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon, co-chair of the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak during a webinar hosted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) on Aug. 31.

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  • Ian C. Ballon, co-chair of the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak during a webinar hosted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) on Aug. 31.
  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ian C. Ballon , co-chair of the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , will speak during a webinar hosted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) on Aug. 31.
  • Ballon is an elected member of the American Law Institute and served as an advisor to its international IP jurisdiction project.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.