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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.

AI officers, "loose lips" and cross-border licensing: nine takeaways from IPBC Australasia 2024

Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.

Lazada IP protection statistics; Bangkok raids; LeBron James tattoo artist blow – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.

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Tennessee signs ELVIS act; Hong Kong reduces IP tax; US introduces AI copyright transparency rules – legislation and policy watch (April 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

23 April 2024

Navigating deepfake risks: age old problems, brand new tech

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

Groundbreaking software seeks to protect artists in era of generative AI

Computer scientists at the University of Chicago have developed software that is helping artists to protect themselves from AI mimicry. In a sit-down interview, the lead of the Glaze Project tells WTR how its software can shield artists from unwanted web scraping and raise the cost of AI development.

16 April 2024

USPTO publishes guidance on use of AI in office searches and submissions

The USPTO has published formal guidance on how trademark and patent professionals can use AI tools for office searches and submissions in a way that is safe, accurate and in line with their professional obligations.

12 April 2024

Generative AI developers would have to disclose use of copyright material under proposed US act

Following in the footsteps of the EU Parliament, the US Congress is now contemplating a piece of legislation that would force AI developers to disclose which copyright-protected materials were used to train their generative AI tools.

11 April 2024

KIPO launches counterfeits reward programme; USPTO issues AI tool guidance; EUIPO supports ‘Fight Fake’ campaign – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at new appointees to the IP Office of Singapore’s panel of IP adjudicators, the Taiwan IP office changing the URLs for its services, and much more.

10 April 2024

Meta updates AI policy; 3M launches Verify app; Copilot genericism debate – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at an Irish sports association claiming infringement over an April Fool’s joke, a popular UK tofu brand eyeing a sale, and much more.

09 April 2024

AI class action defendants Nvidia and Databricks face good odds in Northern California

New copyright infringement claims against the companies have been filed at the US District Court for the Northern District of California, where preliminary injunctions are rare and summary judgments take years.

05 April 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: February 2024

Featured in Stock market performance

The WTR Brand Elite indices increased eight points in February, with the tech and fashion industries experiencing significant uplift.

03 April 2024

Gowling’s new AI brand protection subscription tool signals future of IP services market

The subscription-based solution suggests that brand owners may have more options in an AI world where the lines between law firm and service provider offerings are blurred.

02 April 2024

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