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Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein Partner Appointed to Influential Trademark Committee

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Thomas Hertl, a partner at Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein, Interlaw’s partner firm in Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leer and Munich in Germany, has been appointed to the Right of Publicity Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) for the 2022–2023 term. 

Thomas, who acts as global chair of Interlaw’s sports, media and entertainment practice group takes on the role as of January 1, 2022 with his involvement concluding at the end of 2023.   

The committee develops and advocates the Association’s policy regarding the right of publicity. It will monitor developments in treaties, case law, legislation and implementation in various jurisdictions, complete analyses and propose policy recommendations to the Board. 

Work includes report and submission writing, interaction with right of publicity organizations, and advocacy in conjunction with relevant INTA committees and staff.