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A staple in the brand protection and trademark event calendar, the event is your premier opportunity to meet with the senior brand leaders, in-house experts, and private practice professionals shaping the future of the industry. Dive into discussions on the industry’s most pressing topics, from online and offline enforcement challenges to integrating workflows with AI, and crafting a budget-friendly brand strategy.
Attending Authentix Team Members
Donna Gavitt Policz, Brand Protection Sales Director

Donna Gavitt Policz is a seasoned brand protection expert with a successful career spanning over 15 years in the industry. Throughout her career, Donna has been dedicated to safeguarding brands against counterfeiting, intellectual property infringement, and a wide array of threats. Her expertise extends across multiple sectors and technologies, where she has collaborated with prestigious, leading companies. This impressive professional network has allowed her to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that protect brand integrity and enhance consumer trust. Donna’s in-depth knowledge of the brand protection landscape has allowed her to address the complex challenges companies face in today’s global market. Her proactive approach, ability to innovate, and adapt to emerging threats has been instrumental in ensuring the long-term success and resilience of the brands she has worked with.
Donna’s commitment to social responsibility is evident in her extensive experience in brand protection. She also holds the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Home Builders Association, a testament to her dedication to ensuring that products and technologies are accessible and safe for older adults. This cause is deeply integrated into her professional endeavors, reassuring the audience of her unwavering commitment to accessibility and safety.
To learn more about our brand protection solutions and set up a meeting with Donna at this event, please email donna.policz@authentix.com
Ciara Lopez, Online Brand Protection Client Manager, Authentix
Ciara started her career in brand protection by advising top brands, marketplaces and government agencies on how to educate the public about the real dangers of fake products. Her work broke through the noise of dupe trends on social media, advanced national education efforts, and helped shape enforcement policies and priorities. Now, she’s turning her attention inward, helping brands strengthen their protection strategies from the inside out.
Ciara Lopez thrives at the intersection of consumer protection, brand integrity, and public impact. She’s a builder of award-winning campaigns, industry-first coalitions, and initiatives that protect consumers and elevate the brands they trust.
When she’s not thinking three steps ahead of counterfeiters, you’ll find her frequenting a French bakery, rearranging her space for the fifth time in a month, or talking to anyone who will listen about what makes messaging stick. Email Ciara to learn more and set up a meeting: ciara.lopez@authentix.com
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