International Trademark Association

What it reported doing in 2025

We were founded in 1878 by 17 merchants and manufacturers who saw a need for an organization "to protect and promote the rights of trademark owners, to secure useful legislation, and to give aid and encouragement to all efforts for the advancement and observance of trademark rights." since then, we have grown into a global community, with members around the world and offices in multiple regions. Our membership comprises more than 6,600 organizations from 182 jurisdictions. The organizations represent nearly 38,000 professionals, including brand owners from major corporations, small- and medium-sized enterprises, law firms, and nonprofits. Our community also includes government agency members, professors, and law students. Our most important asset is the talented and dedicated group of individuals who serve on our committees. From advising on policy positions to creating resources and communicating on key issues, their expertise and contributions enhance our work-benefiting industry stakeholders and society. Our events embody the spirit of community. We integrate cutting-edge education and global expertise with unparalleled networking opportunities. Among the many types of events we hold in various regions or virtually, our renowned annual meeting is the largest - and it's also the largest gathering of brand owners and ip professionals in the world. We offer practical, on-the-ground information covering trademark and related areas of law throughout the world. Our much-used resources include the inta practice guides, reference and training tools, fact sheets, and our well-respected peer-reviewed journal, the trademark reporter. Our staff collaborate with more than 600 members to develop and update these resources. Given the proliferation of counterfeiting worldwide, our awareness-raising campaign to educate young consumers about the value of trademarks and brands and the dangers of counterfeit products has been growing in importance and impact. Our unreal campaign committee and other volunteers are the backbone of this initiative, which reaches students in schools, at youth organizations, and virtually. With trademarks impacting so many aspects of our daily lives, consumers-whether they realize it or not-can benefit from understanding this ip right and taking a closer look at brands. We provide the basics and explain hot-button issues, such as counterfeiting, in language that resonates with consumers.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: Scored; rating input score 0
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 12.1%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.65; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.36; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 12.8%; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -17.1% per year; rating input score 0; 2nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.6% per year; rating input score 100; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 4.1% per year; rating input score 100; 27th percentile among comparable filings