Willard Knox
About Willard Knox
Willard Knox serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Trademark Reporter and Legal Resources at the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in law and acting, and he employs innovative marketing strategies to enhance digital legal publications.
Work at International Trademark Association (INTA)
Willard Knox has served as Editor-in-Chief of The Trademark Reporter and Legal Resources at the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 2016. In this role, he oversees the publication of six bi-monthly issues, which are recognized as a significant asset to the organization. Knox employs innovative marketing strategies, including YouTube interviews and webinars, to enhance the visibility and reach of digital legal publications. He also represents INTA as the 'Voice of INTA' at various meetings and conferences, where he engages in live and recorded voice-overs, conducts interviews, and emcees events.
Education and Expertise
Willard Knox holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also studied Acting at the University of Utah, achieving an Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set that enhances his capabilities in legal publishing and marketing.
Background in Legal Practice
Prior to his role at INTA, Willard Knox worked as a Senior Associate at PADUANO & WEINTRAUB LLP from 2000 to 2016. His experience in this position spanned 16 years and provided him with extensive knowledge of trademark law and legal practices. Earlier in his career, he served as a Research Assistant at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP for a brief period in 2000.
Achievements in Publication and Marketing
As Editor-in-Chief, Willard Knox has successfully crafted marketing content for The Trademark Reporter that consistently meets or exceeds the legal industry’s open rate standards. He has cultivated relationships with high-profile authors, encouraging them to contribute regularly to the publication. Knox has also co-led the first in-person conferences in Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York during the Covid-19 pandemic, demonstrating his leadership in adapting to changing circumstances.