Rhonda A. Steele
President Elect of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and Senior Trademark Adviser for Asia Pacific Mars Inc. 

Rhonda has extensive experience with INTA’s activities and programs in China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).  In addition to her work as President Elect, Rhonda serves on INTA’s Board of Directors.  At Mars, Rhonda is responsible for coordinating protection of Mars Incorporated's marketing properties (principally trademarks, but also copyrights and designs) in approximately 40 countries around the Asia Pacific Region.  Before joining Mars, Rhonda worked for Baker & McKenzie in Sydney, assisting Mars in the implementation of its protection strategies around the region.

Speaking at:
Session 2 - IP and Regional Trade Agreements/Free Trade Agreements
(Monday 29 January: 11.00-12.30)

Roundtable Session - Future of IP in Asia Pacific
(Tuesday 30 January: 16.00-17.30)