As May brings Mother’s Day & moments of reflection, we are thinking about the people who shape us, the lessons we pass along, & the responsibility we all carry to support what comes next.
🎓 Team Spotlight: We are excited to welcome Stephen Pacharis, our summer intern & upcoming senior at UNC Charlotte studying Criminal Justice. Stephen is looking forward to gaining real-world investigative experience & learning how investigations help protect consumers & corporations.
🌞 IACC 2026 Reflections: Returning to IACC after more than a decade was refreshing. One standout panel focused on what happens to counterfeit goods after seizure, including custody, storage, transport, disposal & sustainable alternatives when appropriate.
💥 Brand Action at IACC: We were grateful to help introduce Brand Action’s mission & see such a warm response to its goal of mobilizing the IP community to support others in times of crisis.
🗣️ Your Feedback Matters: Our feedback survey remains linked in every e-mail reply signature. Your input helps us learn, improve & better support your work, while entering you into our quarterly charity drawing.
📈 What’s Trending: From Brand Action moments at IACC to IP case updates & next-generation feedback on Do You Draw Pictures?, our top posts reflect the people, cases & conversations shaping the IP community.
✈️ On the Horizon: CPTCLA, NCFTA Disruption, potential INTA TMAP attendance & the INTA Leadership Meeting are ahead.
