Organisation: American Intellectual Property Law Association

IPONZ issues Māori elements guidance; EUIPO implements objectionable marks practice; pharma group signs IPOPHL MoU – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more.

24 April 2024

Why it is more crucial than ever for corporate trademark departments to promote themselves

As the deadline to nominate for the 2024 WTR Industry Awards approaches, our Saturday opinion column discusses why it is paramount for IP departments to promote themselves as their own brand.

21 October 2023

How do your fees compare? AIPLA economic report uncovers evolving trademark costs

A survey by the American Intellectual Property Law Association reveals the latest trends in corporate budgets, IP spend and law firm billing.

17 October 2023

AIPLA seeks clarification of USPTO sanctions process as scams and suspicious specimens challenge continues

The AIPLA has published comments to the USPTO on trademark administrative sanctions and expressed concern over the vagueness of parameters.

15 February 2022

Amazon influencer settlement; Facebook ruling concerns; brand value Special Report; and much more

Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.

03 October 2021

Quarter of US law firms consider office space reductions as new work patterns emerge

The American Intellectual Property Law Association has released its 2021 Report of the Economic Survey.

27 September 2021

Someone needs to step up to tackle spurious trademark filing platforms, but who will take the initiative?

In our latest Saturday opinion column, we reflect on the rise of low-cost trademark filing websites and what can be done to tackle those that offer terrible service or, in some instances, are set up to scam users.

05 June 2021

Target goes all in on private labels and reaps the rewards

The US retailer’s in-house brands are major money makers, which means trademark protection is the number one priority.

28 May 2021

Data reveals USPTO challenges are more widespread than the issue of digitally altered specimens

The United States has experienced another record-breaking year in terms of trademark filings, in part due to a flurry of applications from Chinese-based businesses. But this is both good and bad news for rights holders.

04 January 2021

“I’ll be known as the covid president”: interview with new AIPLA president Joseph Re

WTR spoke to Re about AIPLA’s priorities for the next year, how it has weathered tough financial conditions and how it continues to support its membership.

06 November 2020