Collaborating to solve IP and branding challenges

The McCarthy Institute sits at the intersection of trademark law, marketing, technology, and consumer behavior. A joint-program of the Golden Gate University’s Schools of Law and Business, the McCarthy Institute conducts regular symposia, workshops, networking groups, and pursues original IP and branding research and scholarship.

The McCarthy Symposium 2019

Hosted by NYU Law

The McCarthy Institute brings together trademark lawyers, marketing experts, and technologists to engage with cutting-edge IP and branding topics like native advertising, consumer demand surveys, search engine bias, non-traditional trademarks, and more. Panelists and attendees from AmLaw 200 firms collaborate with Fortune 500 inside counsel and marketing leaders. The tenth annual McCarthy Symposium will be held in NYC on February 1st, featuring a full day of CLE expert panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Directors

Prof. J. Thomas McCarthy

Founding Director
of The McCarthy Institute

Prof. David Franklyn

Director, The McCarthy Institute, Professor of Law and Professor of Business at Golden Gate University

Events

Corporate headquarters, law firm offices, and university lecture halls host the McCarthy Institute.