HKTDC and the Intellectual Property Department of the HKSAR Government hosted a reception for about 1,200 leading IP figures on 10 May 2014 to mark the start of Asia’s first-ever annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA). The world’s major IP event, which lasted until 14 May, chose Hong Kong because it was the perfect spot to bring the entire world trademark community together, said INTA President, Mei-lan Stark.