Daretia Austin
About Daretia Austin
Daretia Austin is a member of the Inta Pac Board of Governors and has extensive experience in trademark and intellectual property management. She has worked at AT&T Services, Inc. since 2015 and has held various roles in organizations such as MARQUES, ICANN, and Time Warner.
Work at International Trademark Association (INTA)
Daretia Austin has been a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 2006. She serves on the Brands for a Better Society Committee, contributing to initiatives that promote responsible brand practices. Her long-term involvement with INTA highlights her commitment to advancing trademark law and fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.
Current Role at AT&T Services, Inc.
Daretia Austin has been working at AT&T Services, Inc. since 2015. In her role focused on Trademarks, Copyrights, and Brand Enforcement, she manages various aspects of intellectual property, ensuring compliance and protection of the company's brands. Her position reflects her expertise in trademark law and brand management within a major telecommunications company.
Previous Experience in Trademark Management
Daretia Austin has extensive experience in trademark management. She worked as a Trademark Manager at Ziff-Davis Publishing/ZDNET from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she served as the Director of Intellectual Property at Time Warner from 2002 to 2014. Her roles in these organizations involved overseeing trademark strategies and protecting intellectual property rights.
Education and Expertise
Daretia Austin holds a Master of Arts degree in International Political Economy and Development, as well as International Law from Fordham University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English from the University at Albany, SUNY. Furthermore, she studied at Trinity College Dublin, enhancing her academic foundation in international relations and law.
Involvement with MARQUES and ICANN
Daretia Austin was part of the MARQUES Education Team from 2007 to 2015, where she contributed to educational initiatives in trademark law. She also worked with ICANN for six months in 2011 as part of the Trademark Clearinghouse Implementation Assistance Group, focusing on the implementation of trademark protections in the domain name system.