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AI is the solution to its own disruption: exclusive interview with MarqVision CEO

The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.

Counterfeit arrests up ten-fold as Europol actions lead to a boom in seizures

Surges in almost all measures show how enforcement bodies’ efforts are succeeding, and highlight the interconnected nature of counterfeiting and organised crime.

Fanatics’ year of expansion makes for an award-winning brand protection team

WTR’s Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year is in a strong position to contribute towards continued brand growth at Fanatics.

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Nike awarded $1 million in influencer dispute; Manila mall counterfeits pledge; BharatPe and PhonePe settle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at consumers wanting brands to put “purpose beyond profit”, the New York Supreme Court clarifying use of a person's image in the background of a social media photo, and much more.

28 May 2024

How secondary markets fight counterfeiters: exclusive interview with StockX

The leading secondary market in new sneakers and streetwear tells WTR how it builds relationships with brands and what is next in its fight against counterfeits.

23 May 2024

Brands urged to embrace #dupe culture; Nordstrom and Patagonia settle; Sony sued – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS declining to hear a plant-based trademark dispute, active trademarks set to surpass 100 million by 2026, and much more.

21 May 2024

Delhi High Court grants partial costs to Puma but no damages, as defendant is first-time knowing infringer

Although damages were not granted in this case, the grant of partial costs to the plaintiff should encourage similar actions.

21 May 2024

Counterfeit trade to soar to £1.4 trillion by 2030; Mercedes NFT collection; Corsearch launches AI tool – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Marvel and DC’s trademark strategy being described as from “their own supervillains’ playbook”, and much more.

17 May 2024

Veteran enforcers unite to launch “truly global” IP protection company

The former director of the US National IP Rights Coordination Center and the former global content protection strategist for the Motion Picture Association have joined forces to build a company that they say will fill a critical gap in the market.

17 May 2024

EUIPO ranked world's most innovative IP office for fifth time

WTR’s latest IP Office Innovation Ranking reveals the trademark agencies that are breaking boundaries in non-core tools and services.

16 May 2024

TikTok has a chance to step up as a brand protection leader

This week’s opinion column urges the newly merged TikTok X Tokopedia to take the lead on IP protection efforts in Indonesia.

11 May 2024

Social media in Sweden: what brand owners need to know

Featured in Social media around the world: a brand protection perspective

In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, WTR takes a look at platforms in Sweden.

01 May 2024

Brand protection at the Pakistan border: insights and strategies from the frontline

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In the next edition of our new series on border points around the world, we head to Pakistan to understand how to most effectively work with customs officials at its ports of entry.

30 April 2024

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