INTA 2026 London: A Record-Breaking Gathering Signals Strong Global IP Momentum

This surge in attendance confirms not only the enduring relevance of IP protection worldwide, but also the growing need for cross-border dialogue in an increasingly complex legal and economic environment.

According to Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of INTA, the strong registration figures reflect sustained global demand for education, policy engagement, and business development. Beyond numbers, however, the Annual Meeting represents something deeper: a sense of community among IP professionals navigating rapid technological, geopolitical, and regulatory shifts.

This year’s edition arrives at a particularly critical moment. As Tanya Fickenscher, Co-Chair of the 2026 Annual Meeting and Vice President at Major League Baseball, highlights, practitioners are facing mounting challenges tied to political uncertainty, economic volatility, and evolving innovation strategies across regions. Against this backdrop, INTA London offers a timely platform to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and help shape the future of intellectual property.

The scale and diversity of participation are striking. Corporate representation includes 882 professionals from 507 organizations, featuring global giants such as Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Tencent, and Haier, alongside representatives from BAE Systems, British American Tobacco, Chanel, Ericsson, Expedia, Fortnum & Mason, HP, Huawei, Johnson & Johnson, Johnston of Elgin, Maersk, Meta, Microsoft, Novartis, Qualcomm, Rolls-Royce, Starbucks, Unilever, and Uber, among others.

These companies span industries from technology and telecommunications to consumer goods and manufacturing, reflecting the pervasive importance of IP across sectors. In addition, 199 government representatives will contribute to discussions shaping policy and enforcement worldwide.

Geographically, Europe leads attendance with 35% of registrants, followed by North America (26%) and Asia-Pacific (22%), underscoring London’s role as a natural convening hub. The United States tops the list of represented jurisdictions, followed by the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and India.

As anticipation builds, INTA 2026 London is shaping up to be one of the most impactful editions in recent years - an event where numbers tell only part of the story, and where the real value lies in the exchange of ideas that will define the next chapter of global intellectual property.

Sophie Stevenard